The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State has called on security agencies to investigate an attack on the campaign team of the Accord governorship candidate, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, in Ibadan, which reportedly left several supporters injured.

The incident, which occurred around noon on Wednesday in the Molete area of the state capital, has heightened tension in parts of the city.

Eyewitness accounts indicated that some suspected members of the Park Management System emerged during a street campaign by Accord supporters and attacked occupants of the vehicles conveying members of the campaign team.

The attackers were said to have wielded dangerous weapons, inflicting varying degrees of injuries on their victims.

Reacting to the incident, the Oyo State APC accused Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration of allegedly encouraging political intimidation through directives purportedly issued to commercial motorists to display campaign materials of the Accord Peoples Movement, also known as APM.

The party’s position was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, and made available to journalists in Ibadan.

The APC alleged that the attack was part of a pattern of violence against opposition parties in the state, claiming that its members had also been attacked in three separate locations in Ibadan the previous week.

It attributed the incidents to political actors allegedly linked to the APM and the PMS, while also accusing suspected political thugs of vandalising campaign billboards, signboards and posters belonging to opposition candidates.

The party, however, called for an independent investigation into the latest incident, urging the police and other security agencies to identify and prosecute those responsible.

“The attack on Accord campaign train happened in broad daylight and some of the residents could identify the culprits, but we do not want to pre-empt the positive outcome of an objective and thorough investigation expected from the police and other security agencies,” the statement said.

The APC urged residents to remain calm and vigilant, insisting that those responsible for political violence must be exposed and brought to justice.

It further alleged that commercial motorists were being pressured into participating in APM campaign activities, claiming that the same political interests were behind attacks on opposition members.

The party warned against a return to the era of political violence, recalling that the administration of the late former governor Abiola Ajimobi had moved the state away from such incidents.

“The government of late Senator Abiola Ajimobi took us away from the era of political violence, and attempts by the current administration will be resisted by the good people of the state,” the APC added.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Oyo South, Hon. Aderemi Oseni, has called on youths in the district to shun political violence and hold politicians accountable for their records, promises and performance ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Oseni made the call during an engagement meeting with residents of Ilupeju, Idi-Obi, Ayekale, Koloko, Oke-Ibadan, Oje-Aje Ita-Baale and Beyerunka communities in Ibadan North-East Local Government Area of Oyo State. He urged the youths to participate responsibly in the political process and resist attempts by politicians to use them to disrupt the electoral process.

The lawmaker, who represents Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and chairs the House Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), described young people as important stakeholders in the development of Oyo South, the state and the country.

He said his commitment to youth development predated his current political ambition, citing his donation of a fully equipped information and communication technology (ICT) training centre to The Polytechnic, Ibadan, about 18 years ago as one of his early interventions to equip young people with relevant skills.

Oseni also said he had supported 100 young entrepreneurs in his federal constituency with N1 million each to strengthen their businesses. According to him, 82 beneficiaries had received the money, while the remaining 18 were expected to be paid before the expiration of his tenure.

On education, the lawmaker said he had paid examination fees for 1,500 students sitting the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and provided free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration for 2,000 candidates, some of whom, he added, had secured admission into tertiary institutions.

He also listed improvements to school infrastructure, scholarships, bursaries, the provision of work tools for artisans, financial assistance and support for employment opportunities among initiatives aimed at improving young people’s prospects.

Beyond education and entrepreneurship, Oseni said his interventions had extended to community infrastructure and support for different groups across the senatorial district. He listed the distribution of electricity transformers, provision of boreholes and solar-powered streetlights, and construction of bridges among projects undertaken to address community needs. Artisans, traders, market men and women, and religious organisations had also benefited from his support, he added.

Explaining his focus on young people, Oseni said investing in their development was essential to building a peaceful and prosperous society.

“When you build the youth, you are building the nation. All that we are trying to do is to build the youth, give them the necessary support and show them good examples they can follow,” he said.

The APC chieftain cautioned that youths could become vulnerable to manipulation during electioneering, urging them to resist recruitment into political violence. He advised them to engage candidates on their achievements, plans for their communities, commitment to good governance and capacity to provide effective representation.

Oseni expressed confidence in the growing political awareness of youths in Oyo South, saying his interactions with them had strengthened his belief that they could make informed choices and contribute to peaceful elections.

“Typically, as we approach the electioneering period, youths can be impressionable. But from what I have seen today and our engagements so far, we are confident that they will take responsibility for their actions and make the right choices,” he said.

In a statement issued by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, Oseni reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots engagement and participatory representation.

Idowu said the community-based initiative was designed to give residents the opportunity to communicate their concerns and discuss possible solutions, with issues that could be addressed immediately receiving attention while others would be pursued through sustained engagement.

He added that encouraging young people to participate responsibly in politics remained essential to maintaining peace and protecting the democratic process ahead of the 2027 elections.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District, Aderemi Oseni, has donated N10m to support the building project of the Zumuratul Faiydah Tijaniyah Ibrahimiyyah of Nigeria, urging voters to prioritise competence and performance over religious affiliation in the 2027 general elections.

Oseni, who represents Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, made the donation and appeal while addressing members of the Islamic organisation in Ibadan on Tuesday. He cautioned against attempts to make religion the determining factor in the choice of political leaders ahead of the elections.

The lawmaker argued that governance and legislative performance should be the primary considerations in assessing candidates, rather than their religious beliefs. He maintained that Nigeria’s political discourse should focus on the capacity of aspirants to address the country’s challenges and deliver meaningful development.

Oseni said religion remained an important institution for promoting moral values, strengthening communities and encouraging peaceful coexistence, but warned against using it to determine political choices. He urged the electorate to scrutinise candidates’ records, competence and ability to deliver on their promises.

The APC chieftain said his contributions to humanitarian causes and religious organisations had never been restricted by religious differences. According to him, “Before politics, we have been contributing to humanity, development and religious organisations, irrespective of faith. To the glory of God, we have contributed to mosque infrastructure, supported various Islamic initiatives and non-interest cooperatives, among others.”

The federal lawmaker added that no fewer than 13 people had been sponsored for the next Hajj pilgrimage, citing the initiative as part of his support for members of the Muslim community. He maintained that his interventions in religious and community development reflected his commitment to supporting people across different backgrounds.

Oseni, who is seeking election to the Senate in 2027, subsequently urged  members of the organisation to support his ambition and vote for APC candidates in the general elections. He urged them to consider the records and capacity of candidates when making their electoral choices.

Earlier, Fodilat Sheikh Abdulrasheed Olafimihan said he had heard about Oseni’s contributions to his federal constituency and Oyo State. He expressed appreciation for the lawmaker’s interventions,  assuring  him of the group’s support and votes in the forthcoming elections.