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Osun State Governor and APC trade blame over election violence, three injured
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and the All Progressives Congress Campaign Council have exchanged accusations following outbreaks of violence in several communities that left approximately three people injured. The unrest reportedly began in Ile-Ife during an APC rally for governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji, where campaign posters were torn, leading to clashes between alleged hoodlums associated with the APC and Accord party. Eyewitnesses reported the use of dangerous weapons and gunshots, causing panic and injuries. Subsequent shootings were reported in Aisu, Owode-Ede, Aregbesola Area of Osogbo, Olaiya, Old Garage, and Oke Fia. One elderly man was injured in Owode-Ede and a driver was shot in Aregbesola Area. Governor Adeleke visited victims and condemned what he described as "coordinated attacks" by "pro-Ambo political thugs," accusing Marine Minister Gboyega Oyetola and Osun APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji of destabilizing the state. Conversely, the Osun APC Campaign Council, through Remi Omowaiye, accused "hoodlums working for Adeleke" of attacking their supporters and vandalizing campaign buses. The African Democratic Congress Publicity Secretary, Oluwaseun Abosede, also blamed suspected APC thugs for the violence, calling for an investigation by the State Commissioner of Police. The police have confirmed they are investigating the incidents.
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