Nigeria's PDP accuses APC of treating Osun election as 'do-or-die,' alleges threats of violence

Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has leveled serious accusations against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), alleging that the APC is treating the upcoming Osun governorship election as a "do-or-die" affair. The PDP claims the APC's rhetoric suggests that bloodshed might be the price for retaining political power, warning that such a combative tone is dangerous for a process that should allow citizens to peacefully choose their leaders. The party emphasized that elections should be a democratic exercise, not a battleground where threats and intimidation overshadow the ballot. Central to the PDP's complaint is a viral video purportedly showing Senator Francis Fadahunsi making inflammatory remarks. The PDP specifically demands a transparent investigation into these statements and other alleged threats to a peaceful election in Osun State. Fadahunsi is quoted as saying, "So, we have come to tell you, up till the day of the election, if we see them, it is killing." The opposition party views this remark as part of a broader pattern of inflammatory language from the APC and its presidential candidate, which they argue has escalated the nation's political temperature to dangerous levels. The PDP warned that such tactics, including threats, intimidation, and attempts to silence opposition voices, could erode public confidence in elections and undermine the democratic process. The party appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC, and its officials to moderate their political communication and ensure that the Osun election outcome is determined by the voters' will, free from fear or coercion. They stressed that civility in political discourse and ensuring elections reflect the genuine will of the people are essential for the survival of democracy in Nigeria.

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So, we have come to tell you, up till the day of the election, if we see them, it is killing.