APC chieftain distances party from Osun pre-election violence

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has publicly distanced his party from the recent surge of violence in Osun State, attributing the unrest to "desperate politicians" who are allegedly sponsoring it. Oyintiloye, a former member of the Osun State House of Assembly, emphasized that the APC has no connection to individuals or groups using the party's name to perpetrate violence.

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Speaking on Sunday, Oyintiloye condemned the killing of innocent residents for political gain, stating that those responsible have "dead consciences." He asserted that the APC is fundamentally a party of peace and does not engage in or condone lawlessness. He stressed that no political ambition or partisan interest is worth the loss of human life and urged those involved in perpetrating violence to desist.

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The APC is a party of peace and has nothing to do with the allegations of violence against it.

Oyintiloye further argued that the APC does not need to resort to violence to secure victory in the upcoming governorship election. He maintained that the party and its progressive members would never embrace violence or intimidation as tools for political engagement. The APC chieftain reiterated that the party has completely dissociated itself from any individual or group operating under its banner to commit violent acts.

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We condemn every form of violence, lawlessness and bloodshed, irrespective of the status of those involved. No political ambition or partisan interest is worth the loss of a human life. We urge those perpetrating these acts to desist.

He underscored the APC's commitment to the democratic process, the rule of law, and the sovereign right of the people to choose their leaders through peaceful and credible elections. Oyintiloye warned that anyone causing mayhem or sponsoring violence while invoking the APC's name is acting in their personal interest and should not be identified with the party, as such conduct contradicts the APC's established culture of moderation and responsible political participation. He urged calm and vigilance from party members, political actors, security agencies, and the public, allowing authorities to investigate and bring perpetrators to justice.

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Anyone who seeks to cause mayhem, sponsor violence or use the APC’s name to justify criminal acts is acting in a personal interest and should not be identified with the party.