APC Member Shot During Fresh Election Violence in Osun, 2026

A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Taofeek Mustapha, was shot on Saturday by suspected political thugs in Osogbo.

The incident comes as the state governorship election scheduled for August approaches.

The State Police Command confirmed that the shooting took place in the Oluode‑Aranyin area of the state.

The attack has raised concerns amid ongoing clashes between rival political camps across the state.

Mustapha, who survived the shooting, said he was targeted because he was wearing a cap associated with the APC candidate.

“I put on the AMBO crested cap when the shooting occurred. Everyone ran to safety and they pursued me because I was wearing the APC candidate cap. I did not wait but was shot. I cried for help before they retrieved back into the vehicle and drove away,” he said.

Abiodun Ojelabi, spokesperson for the State Police Command, said an official investigation has already begun to identify those responsible for the attack.

Earlier, the police, along with other security agencies and electoral stakeholders, convened a peace meeting to encourage political parties to commit to a peaceful campaign and election.

However, the ruling Accord Party and the APC did not attend the meeting.