Osun APC gubernatorial candidate urges police to investigate weekend shooting.

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo

Mr. Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Osun State’s August 15 governorship election, has urged the state Police Command to conduct a thorough investigation into a weekend shooting that involved several party members.

Political tension in the state has escalated in recent weeks after reports of violence in various parts of Osun.

After visiting two injured party members—Taoreed Mustapha and Ayoola Idowu—at separate hospitals in Osogbo on Saturday, Oyebamiji described the violence as both unfortunate and unnecessary.

He emphasized that elections should be viewed as a democratic process, not as warfare.

“I want to appeal to the Osun State Commissioner of Police to work diligently to unravel those behind the shooting and other violent incidents across the state. Enough is enough.”

“I publicly condemn these acts in their entirety. If we begin to kill our own people, who then are we going to govern?”

“I appeal to the people of Osun to embrace peace and peaceful coexistence. There is absolutely no reason for us to approach an election with violence,” he said.

The APC Campaign Organisation’s Director‑General, Mr. Wole Oke, also described the incident as unfortunate and urged security agencies to investigate and bring those responsible to justice.

He stressed the importance of protecting lives and property and urged all stakeholders to work toward ensuring peaceful elections in the state.

“This is very unfortunate and must stop. We call on the security agencies to thoroughly investigate these incidents.”

“The primary responsibility of government is to ensure the security and welfare of citizens. We urge all concerned to work towards maintaining peace and protecting lives and property,” Oke said.