The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has condemned alleged attacks on its members and supporters following the just-concluded governorship election, calling on the police to investigate and prosecute those responsible.

The party made this known in a statement signed by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, on Tuesday.

The APC alleged that the attacks began on Sunday, shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party winner of the election.

According to the party, some of its members and supporters were allegedly attacked in different parts of the state by suspected Accord Party supporters.

The APC also alleged that some local government chairmen attempted to force their way into council secretariats with the backing of armed groups allegedly carrying guns, cutlasses and cudgels.

The party further claimed that individuals who identified themselves as members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, attempted to take control of motor parks across the state with the assistance of suspected thugs.

It listed alleged incidents in Oke-Fia, Osogbo, Amudaoba in Modakeke and Iba in Ifelodun Local Government Area, among other locations.

The party claimed that a house belonging to one of its members, Akibu Olateju, was destroyed in Ilie, Ifelodun Local Government Area, while other members and supporters also reported attacks.

The APC further alleged that four motorcycles belonging to its members were burnt in Modakeke after the election results were announced, while a shop belonging to a female party member was also allegedly destroyed.

It also cited a video circulating online which it claimed showed individuals assaulting an APC female member in Modakeke.

“We condemn in its entirety the needless violent attacks of our members by the Accord Party hoodlums. Reprisals could threaten public peace and plunge the state into a wider crisis,” the party said.

The APC urged the Osun State Police Command to protect its members and supporters and investigate the alleged incidents.

It also called on Adeleke to caution those allegedly involved in the attacks.

“Governor Adeleke should call his attack dogs who are unjustifiably attacking our members and supporters to order. The governor should manage his electoral victory in a manner that would prevent further disturbances,” the party added.

Meanwhile, the Osun State Police Command had on Monday warned individuals and groups against any attempt to forcefully take over the affairs or premises of local government areas in the state.

The warning was issued by the Commissioner of Police, Election, CP Samuel Etaifo Erale, following reports of plans by some individuals or groups to occupy local government facilities.

Osun APC Condemns Alleged Post-Election Attacks On Members

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