Samuel Oyedotun, former senatorial aspirant for Osun East has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against fuelling political violence in Osun State, saying no political ambition is worth the shedding of blood.
Oyedotun’s caution followed reports of shooting incidents in parts of the state Tuesday afternoon. He said the alleged shootings had increased tension in areas like Ile-Ife, Owode Ede, Aregbe, Olaiya, Old Garage and Oke Fia.
Oyedotun, a US-trained mortgage stockbroker and former chairman of the Osun State Water Corporation Board, told politicians in a statement yesterday to put the peace of Osun above personal interest.
He said the Osun APC should not “set the state on fire” because of “inordinate ambition. No political office is worth the blood of any son or daughter of Osun.”
He said that the shooting spree was a “red flag” that must not be ignored, noting that tolerating violence creates room for gunmen and cultists to thrive.
The Accord Party chieftain said Osun had recorded progress under the present administration and charged political actors to protect the gains through peaceful conduct.
He also stressed that elections should be held without fear and that those responsible for the violence should be held accountable.
He urged security agencies to arrest the perpetrators and be on alert ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
The APC governorship campaign council however dismissed the allegations, saying the attack was allegedly carried out by a political thug working with the state government.
