Osun APC and PDP Engage in Verbal War Over Alleged Attack on INEC Office

Strategic Insights -

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government, Sarafadeen Awotunde, have clashed over allegations of an attack on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in the area. The APC claimed that two of its members were attacked by hoodlums allegedly led by Hassan Abdullahi, while the PDP denied any involvement, accusing the APC of trying to malign Awotunde's image.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC alleged that two of its members, Taiwo Kazeem and Oladimeji Olamilekan, were attacked by hoodlums at the INEC office in Ifelodun LG, with a short axe, allegedly led by Hassan Abdullahi.
  • The PDP denied the allegations, stating that Awotunde had not set foot on the INEC office since the Continuous Voter Registration exercise started, and accused the APC of attempting to malign his image.
  • The APC accused Awotunde of invading the INEC office with thugs to whisk away Abdullahi from the premises, while the PDP countered that a weapon was brought to the INEC office by the injured Taiwo Kazeem.
  • Awotunde was described as a law-abiding citizen who has consistently demonstrated belief in democratic principles, the rule of law, and fundamental freedoms of association and movement.

Statistics:

  • The Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise has been ongoing for over two weeks in Osun State.
  • The alleged attack on the APC members occurred at the INEC office in Ifelodun LG.
  • Two APC members, Taiwo Kazeem and Oladimeji Olamilekan, were allegedly attacked by hoodlums at the INEC office.

Sources:

  • Statement by Kola Olabisi, Director of Media and Information, APC Osun State.
  • Statement by the media office of the PDP chairman.