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Political Violence
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Osun Gubernatorial Election: Rival Campaign Councils Trade Blame Over Political Killings
Ahead of the August 15 Osun governorship election, the APC and the Accord Party have appealed to the Inspector-General of Police to investigate opposing sides for alleged political killings and misconduct.
Osun Police Apprehend Suspect Linked to Teenager’s Death Amid Political Unrest
Osun State Police have arrested Kareem Saheed following the death of a 14-year-old boy during political clashes in Ilobu, while the suspect claims he is being framed.
Amaechi claims politicians endanger INEC staff by seizing result sheets
ADC vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi warns that politicians are endangering electoral staff by stealing result sheets at the unit level and encourages voters to monitor the counting process closely.
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.