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Osun State Political Violence: APC, PDP Trade Blame Over Killings and Clashes
Osun State Political Violence: APC, PDP Trade Blame Over Killings and Clashes
Violent clashes between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have escalated tensions in Osun State, resulting in the death of a former chairman of Irewole Local Government Area, Mr. Aderemi Abbas, and six others. The violence erupted on Monday following a contentious Court of Appeal ruling allegedly reinstating APC-elected local government chairmen and councillors.
Governor Ademola Adeleke had earlier raised alarms on Sunday, accusing Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, and certain security agency heads of plotting to enforce the ruling and instigate chaos. Adeleke called on the public to hold Oyetola and state security chiefs accountable for any violence.
Clashes at Local Government Secretariats
On Monday, violence erupted at various local government secretariats as APC and PDP supporters clashed, resulting in deaths and multiple injuries. A video showed Abbas, elected as chairman in 2018, lying in a pool of blood with an open head wound.
An anonymous security source revealed that Abbas was killed during a bloody confrontation between party supporters wielding guns and machetes. “At 11:56 a.m., Abbas and his men tried to access the local government premises in Ikire, leading to a confrontation with PDP members. Many were wounded, and one person was shot dead immediately,” the source stated.
In Boripe Local Government Area, two people were reportedly shot dead in Iragbiji as APC members attempting to access the council secretariat met armed resistance allegedly led by PDP supporters. Similar violence occurred in Isokan and Olaoluwa LGAs, where gunfights left multiple casualties.
In Olorunda LGA, APC members’ attempts to seize the council secretariat prompted heavy police intervention. Hoodlums armed with weapons intimidated bystanders and smashed phones of those recording the chaos.
Violence also spread to Egbedore, Ayedaade, and Ife-East LGAs, with reports of shootings, injuries, and attacks on political convoys. The Executive Director of the Federal Housing Authority, Abuja, Mr. Remi Omowaiye, alleged his convoy was attacked near Ilesa West secretariat by PDP thugs, resulting in bullet injuries to his driver and security aides.
Police Response
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun ordered additional tactical squads to Osun State to curb the violence. In a statement by Force spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi, the police condemned the incidents, vowing to identify and prosecute the perpetrators.
“The Nigeria Police Force condemns the violence that has disrupted peace in Osun State. The IGP has directed immediate reinforcement of security in the affected areas,” the statement read. “Violence undermines democracy and public safety. Those responsible will face the full weight of the law.”
The IGP warned against further acts of lawlessness and assured residents of increased security to restore order.
Political Parties React
The APC expressed deep sorrow over the violence and loss of lives. Former Special Adviser on Education to ex-Governor Oyetola, Jamiu Olawumi, lamented, “We lost people in Irewole, Isokan, and Olaoluwa LGAs. Hon. Remi Abbas was killed on his way to resume at the council office. Additionally, a councilor in Isokan was murdered, and APC members in Iragbiji, Osogbo, and Olorunda were attacked.”
The PDP, in turn, condemned what it described as coordinated attacks by APC hoodlums. PDP Director of Media Oladele Bamiji claimed five party members were killed, and over 50 injured across Boripe, Olaoluwa, Isokan, and Ilesa West LGAs.
“In Boripe, two PDP members were gruesomely murdered, and over 20 sustained injuries during preparations for a rally,” Bamiji said. He accused security personnel of complicity, claiming some officers either participated in or ignored the attacks.
During a heated debate on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Osun Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy, Kolapo Alimi, accused the APC of orchestrating the violence. “The governor has directed everyone to stay away from local government offices, but despite this, five PDP members were killed. We urge the President to intervene to bring peace,” he said.
APC National Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru countered, accusing the PDP of instigating the violence. “Our chairman, Hon. Remi Abbas, was murdered by PDP thugs. Another member was attacked. This is barbaric,” he stated.
Calls for Federal Intervention
The Osun State National Assembly caucus accused Gboyega Oyetola of collaborating with security agents to disrupt local government operations. Speaking on behalf of the caucus, Hon. Salam alleged a coordinated takeover of local government offices by sacked APC officials, accompanied by armed thugs.
“Osun residents woke up to criminal takeovers of local government offices by sacked officials, accompanied by gunfire. These acts threaten the peace enjoyed under Governor Adeleke’s administration,” Salam stated, urging President Tinubu to intervene.
The situation remains tense, with heightened security and political tensions threatening further unrest in Osun State.
*Renewed Hope Ambassadors Step Into the Next Phase
Fresh from the successful APC 2026 National Convention, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National, Zonal, and State leadership gathered in Abuja over the weekend, for its fourth strategic meeting, setting the tone for nationwide grassroots activation ahead of 2027.
Chaired by Governor Hope Uzodinma (Imo State) the Director General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, alongside Deputy Director-General, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, and Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State as Secretary, the session reinforced one clear direction: One Party. One Message. One Mobilization whilst also laying out a strategic roadmap for the activation of the network across all communities in Nigeria.
Backed by the strength of 31 APC-led states, the Renewed Hope Agenda is taking Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of progress and reform to every corner of Nigeria.
From bold economic restructuring to initiatives like NELFUND, the increase in the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, and strategic investments in critical sectors, including PNiCGI, the mission remains clear: helping Nigerians understand both the purpose and the progress of the Renewed Hope vision.
This is coordination at scale. This is grassroots engagement with purpose. This is the next phase of Renewed Hope with One Party, One Message, and One Mobilisation framework
#RenewedHopeAmbassadors #APC #WeAreAPC
Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention.
Governor Umaru Bago has inaugurated the Digital Media Sub-Committee for the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold on March 27 and 28, 2026 in Abuja.
Chairing the sub-committee, Governor Bago tasked members with the responsibility of effectively communicating the party’s manifesto to the public.
He emphasized the need to leverage social media platforms to highlight the achievements and ongoing efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that communication gaps have posed challenges that must now be decisively addressed.
The Co-Chair of the sub-committee, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, echoed the Governor’s position, urging members to project the activities of both the party and the government to a broader audience.
He called for a deliberate and coordinated effort to showcase the party’s achievements and policy direction, stressing the importance of shaping a compelling and consistent narrative across all digital platforms.
Delivering a presentation to the committee, Otega Ogra, SSA to the President on New Media, who serves as Secretary of the sub-committee, outlined strategic focus areas to guide the team’s operations.
His presentation highlighted communication priorities and actionable steps to achieve the committee’s mandate and strengthen the party’s digital engagement.
VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finalized plans to receive Vice President Kashim Shettima for the formal defection and reception of Governor Dauda Lawal into the ruling party, scheduled to take place on Tuesday.
State APC Chairman, Tukur Danfulani Maikatako, disclosed this during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Gusau, the state capital. He noted that the Vice President would be joined by the party’s national leadership to mark what he described as a landmark political realignment in the state.
Maikatako expressed the party’s excitement over Governor Lawal’s return, recalling that Zamfara had historically been an APC stronghold and that the Governor was previously a bona fide member of the party before his earlier exit.
“We all know that Zamfara has long been one of the APC’s stronghold states, where the defected Governor was once a bona fide member. Now that he has decided to return home, having been satisfied that the APC remains his second choice after the one he left for obvious reasons,” Maikatako stated.
The Chairman called on all party faithful across the 147 wards in the state’s 14 local government areas to turn out en masse to honour the Vice President’s visit. He emphasized that the event was strategically positioned to bolster the party’s popularity and strengthen its structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a strong appeal for unity, Maikatako urged members to set aside all factional tendencies, stressing that the APC remained one political family with shared goals, particularly the ambition to make Zamfara and Nigeria great again.
Echoing similar sentiments, a former state APC Chairman, Lawal M. Liman, appealed to members to cascade the message to their wards and local government areas. He reinforced the need for cohesion, noting that the party’s collective strength would be critical to achieving success in future elections.
All eyes are now on Gusau as the ruling party prepares for a high-profile political gathering expected to further consolidate its influence in Zamfara State.
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