The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide (Odidiomo), has called on security agencies to investigate an alleged attack on the campaign convoy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the district, Hon. Aderemi Oseni.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Tolu Mustapha, on Thursday, Odidiomo urged the Police, Department of State Services (DSS) and other relevant security agencies to establish the circumstances surrounding the reported incident and identify anyone found to have been involved.
Corefront News had earlier reported how Oseni alerted security agencies to an attack on his campaign train at Agbaje Market in Ibadan North-West Local Government Area of Oyo State, calling for a thorough investigation into the incident.
According to the report, vehicles in the convoy, including a security utility vehicle, were reportedly hit by bullets, although no casualties were reported.
Odidiomo, in the statement, said political disagreements should not be allowed to degenerate into violence, stressing that candidates and their supporters must be able to conduct lawful political activities without intimidation or threats to their safety.
He urged security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack, establish the facts behind the attack and make their findings known to the appropriate authorities.
The APM candidate said the investigation was necessary not only to protect Oseni and members of his campaign team but also to safeguard other political actors, traders, residents and members of the public who may be present at campaign and consultation activities across Oyo South.
Odidiomo also appealed to supporters of all political parties and candidates in Oyo State to exercise restraint and avoid actions capable of escalating political disagreements.
He said the 2027 electoral process should be allowed to proceed through lawful campaigns, public engagements and the presentation of