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Political Violence
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Osun APC Chieftain Olatunbosun Oyintiloye Dismisses Links to Election Violence
Olatunbosun Oyintiloye of the Osun APC asserts that his party does not employ violence for electoral gains and denies any connection to recent political unrest in the state.
Osun APC Leader Rejects Links to Political Unrest, Blames Desperate Opponents
A prominent APC member in Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has denied claims that his party is involved in rising political violence, blaming the situation on desperate political rivals instead.
Political Violence Erupts in Osun: APC Member Shot and Ilesa Residents Kidnapped
Violence intensifies in Osun as an APC member is shot by suspected opposition supporters and two Ilesa residents are abducted by alleged pro-APC thugs, prompting a stern police crackdown.
APC Supporter Shot in Osogbo Ahead of Osun 2026 Polls
An APC member was shot in Osogbo by suspected political thugs, prompting the police to launch an investigation and a series of security operations ahead of the upcoming governorship election.
Osun NUJ Decries Surge in Election-Related Violence Ahead of 2026 Polls
The Osun NUJ is calling for urgent action to curb rising political violence ahead of the August 2026 governorship election, citing 13 deaths in recent months.
Abuja Lawyer Urges IGP to Tackle Political Violence in Osun
Abuja attorney Pelumi Olajengbesi has petitioned the IGP to address rising political killings in Osun State, demanding the redeployment of the state's police chief and a tactical intervention to ensure election security.
Osun Political Camps Trade Blame Following Fatalities and Traffic Incident
Political rivalry intensifies in Osun State as the APC and the Imole Campaign Council trade accusations following a murder in Esa-Oke and a fatal road accident in Ede.
Osun Group Denounces Political Violence, Appeals for National Harmony
The Forum for Nation Builders and Social Development has criticized the surge in political violence in Osun State, calling for restraint and urging authorities to prosecute those involved in recent disturbances.
Osun Police Peace Meeting Overshadowed by APC and Accord Party Absence
Representatives of the All Progressives Congress and the Accord Party were notably absent during a crucial peace conference organized by the Osun State Police Command to reduce election-related violence.
Parties Clash Over Fatal Shooting of Teenager in Ilobu
Political tension escalates in Osun State as the APC and the Imole Campaign Council trade accusations following the tragic killing of a 14-year-old boy in Ilobu.