Politics
Post-Election Violence: APC Alleges Coordinated Attacks on Members Across Osun
The political tension in Osun State has escalated following the conclusion of the 2026 governorship election, with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) alleging a wave of coordinated attacks on their supporters and prominent party figures in several parts of the state.
The allegations emerged shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party winner of the August 15 governorship election.
According to accounts cited by APC sources, incidents of violence, vandalism and intimidation were reported in parts of Ilesa, Iperindo, Atakumosa East, Modakeke and Ikire, among other communities.
The allegations, if independently established, could raise fresh concerns about the security situation in the state following an election that was already marked by intense political competition and heightened security deployment.
The APC has questioned why members of an opposition party would allegedly be targeted after the election had already been won and officially declared.
APC alleges attacks on party leaders
Sources familiar with the incidents alleged that political thugs suspected to be supporters of the Accord Party attacked the political office located at Oke Omiru in Ilesa, as well as the private residence of Engr. Oluremi Omowaiye at Ilaje.
Sporadic gunshots were reportedly heard in the area during the incident, according to one source.
Omowaiye, who served as the Media Head of the APC Governorship Campaign Council and is also an Executive Director at the Federal Housing Authority, was reportedly among those targeted.
Sources alleged that his property was vandalised during the attack.
The allegations have not been independently verified, and it remains unclear whether arrests have been made in connection with the reported incidents.
Attack reportedly spreads to Iperindo
Another incident was reported in Iperindo, where the residence of APC stakeholder Omoniyi Dotun, popularly known as “Adamo,” was allegedly attacked.
According to sources, the attackers reportedly invaded the residence and destroyed his Toyota Venza.
The incident allegedly forced residents to flee the area for their safety.
The reported attack adds to growing concerns about the possibility of post-election reprisals in communities where political competition was particularly intense during the campaign.
More incidents reported in Atakumosa East
Sources also alleged that the violence extended to Atakumosa East and neighbouring communities.
In Omi Odo, a local political figure identified as Adam Saka was reportedly attacked and assaulted.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged assault, including the identities of those responsible, remain unclear.
Similarly, the residence of Hon. Garuba Ganiyu in Ajimobi Village was reportedly targeted.
Additional allegations of attacks on APC members were also reported in Modakeke and Ikire, the hometown of the APC governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji.
The reported incidents have generated concern among APC members, some of whom have questioned whether the conclusion of the election would lead to political reprisals rather than reconciliation.
Election victory raises fresh security concerns
Adeleke was declared winner of the governorship election after securing 511,067 votes, defeating Oyebamiji of the APC, who polled 444,815 votes.
The ADC candidate, Najeem Salaam, finished a distant third with 17,180 votes.
The result secured Adeleke another term in office and brought an end to a fiercely contested campaign that featured major political realignments in the final days before voting.
Several candidates and political actors changed allegiance shortly before the election, while accusations of political intimidation and misuse of state institutions dominated parts of the campaign.
The APC has since rejected suggestions that the election controversy ended with INEC’s declaration, saying it is reviewing the results and considering its legal options.
The latest allegations of violence could therefore add another layer to the post-election political dispute.
Need for investigation and restraint
Beyond the political claims and counterclaims, the reported incidents raise a broader question about the protection of lives and property after elections.
Political violence often becomes particularly dangerous after results have been announced because supporters may seek revenge against perceived opponents.
For Osun, the priority now is to prevent isolated clashes from developing into wider communal or political violence.
Security agencies will be expected to establish what happened in each of the locations where attacks have been alleged, identify those responsible and determine whether the incidents were politically motivated.
It is equally important that allegations are not used to provoke retaliatory attacks.
As the state moves beyond the election, political leaders on all sides have a responsibility to restrain their supporters and discourage revenge.
The new administration will also face the challenge of rebuilding political trust in communities where the election may have deepened existing divisions.
Nigeria Insight could not independently verify the identities of the alleged attackers or establish that they were members or supporters of the Accord Party as claimed by the APC sources.
The allegations should therefore be treated as such pending confirmation by the police or other competent authorities.
A coalition of Ogoni youth groups has called on President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government to implement the recommendations of the Ogoni Dialogue Committee, insisting that the creation of Bori State must be given priority in the process.
The Coalition of Ogoni Youth Groups (COYOG) made the demand in a statement jointly signed by 17 youth leaders, including Chief Kpakol Kpakol of the Ogoni National Youth Congress and Gen. Ikeh Albert Jnr of the Khana Youth Assembly, on Saturday.
The coalition warned against attempts by politicians and other vested interests to hijack the dialogue process for personal or political gains, stressing that its outcomes must reflect the collective aspirations of the Ogoni people.
It described the dialogue as a collective struggle for justice, environmental restoration, political inclusion, resource control and sustainable development.
On the leadership of the Ogoni Dialogue Committee, COYOG clarified that Professor Don Baridam remains its substantive leader, warning against attempts by individuals to assume authority outside the established structure.
Reaffirming its commitment to peaceful advocacy, the coalition insisted that the dialogue process must remain inclusive and accountable, adding that its recommendations should translate into measurable benefits for the Ogoni people.
“The Ogoni dialogue belongs to the Ogoni people. Its outcomes must serve the Ogoni people. Its implementation must be transparent, inclusive and measurable,” the statement added.
Former member of the House of Representatives, Dachung Bagos, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) rerun primary election for the Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency of Plateau State.
Bagos defeated his challenger, Esther Simi Dusu, in the rerun exercise conducted across 11 wards on Wednesday, following a court order nullifying the previous primary election over alleged irregularities.
The Chairman of the APC Rerun Electoral Committee, Simon Elisha, announced the results on Thursday at the party’s state secretariat, Kalwa House, in Jos.
According to the results, Bagos polled 12,181 votes to defeat Dusu, who secured 2,495 votes.
Elisha said the rerun election was conducted in compliance with the court order and in accordance with the party’s guidelines.
“The rerun was conducted in compliance with the court order and in line with the party’s guidelines to ensure transparency and fairness,” he said.
The rerun followed a decision by the High Court in Jos to nullify the earlier primary election over alleged irregularities in 11 wards within the federal constituency.
The affected wards are Du, Shen, Zawan ‘B’, Turu, Fobur ‘A’, Fobur ‘B’, Jarawan Kogi, Maijuju/Doss, Federe, Shere East and Shere West.
The court-ordered exercise was organised to address the irregularities identified in the previous primary election and determine the party’s candidate for the constituency.
With his victory, Bagos is set to represent the APC in the contest for the Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general election.
Bagos previously represented the constituency in the House of Representatives.
His emergence as the party’s candidate places him in contention for another term in the Green Chamber, subject to the outcome of the 2027 general election.
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has warned individuals he accused of terrorising Nigerians, declaring that his party would confront insecurity and intimidation if elected in 2027.
“Those who think they can terrorize this country, wait, we’re coming,” Obi said during the opening of the NDC’s national secretariat in Jabi, Abuja, on Monday, October 26, 2026.
The remark came as the party formally opened its national headquarters and intensified preparations for the 2027 general elections. The event brought together Obi, his running mate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, NDC leaders and other party members.
Obi Puts Insecurity at the Centre of His Message
Obi’s statement signals that security is expected to feature prominently in the NDC’s campaign messaging ahead of the next presidential election.
Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including insurgency, kidnapping, armed attacks and communal violence in different parts of the country. These problems have affected communities, disrupted economic activities and generated demands for stronger protection of lives and property.
At the Abuja event, Obi presented his political project as an effort to change how government responds to the country’s challenges. Reports of his remarks also highlighted commitments to address corruption, poverty, unemployment and insecurity.
However, the brief statement quoted above did not identify a particular group or individual as the target of his warning. It would therefore be premature to attribute the remark to a specific organisation or political opponent without further evidence.
NDC Opens National Headquarters Ahead of 2027
The secretariat opening marked another organisational step for the NDC as it builds its structures ahead of the elections.
The ceremony followed the party’s National Executive Committee meeting and formed part of a wider programme that included unveiling its National Campaign Council and presenting Certificates of Return to candidates contesting different offices.
Kwankwaso, the party’s vice-presidential candidate, attended alongside National Leader Seriake Dickson, National Chairman Moses Cleopas and other party figures.
The new facility is expected to serve as the party’s administrative headquarters and a centre for coordinating its national political activities.
Security and Accountability in the 2027 Campaign
Obi’s warning comes as political parties begin defining their messages for the 2027 election, with security, economic hardship and public accountability among the issues likely to feature prominently.
For voters, the significance of security promises will depend not only on campaign statements but also on the policies, resources and implementation plans candidates present.
Measures to improve security can involve intelligence gathering, police and military capacity, coordination between federal and state authorities, criminal investigations, justice delivery and support for communities affected by violence.
Obi’s statement did not set out specific measures in the quoted passage. Further policy details would be needed to assess how the NDC proposes to address the different forms of insecurity affecting the country.
The remark nevertheless makes clear that the party intends to present security and protection from intimidation as part of its campaign message.
As the 2027 election approaches, the challenge for all political parties will be to explain how their proposals would be implemented and how progress would be measured.
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