Oyo 2027: Alli Campaign Challenges Makinde, Adekanmbi Over Alleged Political Violence
The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) has challenged Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Allied People’s Movement (APM) governorship candidate, Bimbo Adekanmbi, to allow security agencies to investigate alleged attacks involving political figures in the state.
The campaign organisation accused the governor and the APM candidate of shielding individuals it alleged were responsible for attacks on opposition members. However, the allegations remain claims by the campaign organisation.
The reaction followed a statement by the Bimbo Adekanmbi Campaign Organisation, which accused SSACO and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State of linking APM members to the killing of APC member Ridwan Adeyemi and attacks on other opposition figures.
The reported incidents occurred in Ibadan on October 7 and allegedly involved Tawakalit Alli, wife of APC governorship candidate Senator Sharafadeen Alli, as well as lawmakers Remi Oseni and Folake Olunloyo Oshinowo.
In a statement issued by its Director of Media and Publicity, Bisi Oladele, SSACO rejected the criticism of its calls for action against political violence, insisting that raising concerns about attacks on opposition members should not be treated as an attempt to obstruct security agencies.
The organisation alleged that the APM camp had offered explanations rather than addressing the concerns raised over the incidents.
SSACO also urged Makinde and Adekanmbi to cooperate with security agencies and ensure that anyone found responsible for the reported killing and attacks faces the law.
“No resident deserves to die or be attacked because of party affiliation or political choice,” the statement said.
The campaign organisation further recalled that Makinde won the 2019 governorship election as an opposition candidate in what it described as a peaceful political environment. It urged political leaders in the state to respect citizens’ political choices and work towards preventing further violence.
SSACO maintained that political ambition should never come at the expense of human life, while expressing confidence in Senator Alli’s Oyo AHEAD agenda ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
The allegations and counterclaims highlight growing political tensions in Oyo State as political actors position themselves ahead of the 2027 elections. The claims against the APM camp and its leadership would require independent investigation and verification by the relevant authorities.
