APC's Attacks on Osun People Expose the Failure of Its Campaign and Fear of Imminent Defeat

PRESS STATEMENT

July 23, 2026

APC's Attacks on Osun People Expose the Failure of Its Campaign and Fear of Imminent Defeat

The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has noted with applause the resilience, courage, and unwavering determination of the good people of Osun State in the face of renewed attacks by political thugs linked to the Osun APC.

We take pride in the calm and resolve of the people of Osun, who remain focused on issues, performance, and conversations that advance our state. We urge all citizens to continue their lawful activities peacefully and not be distracted from the work of progress.

The commitment of the people to perform their civic responsibilities, rather than being distracted by what we consider the APC's campaign of provocation remains the strength of our democracy.

We commend the resoluteness of Osun citizens who continue to stand firm despite renewed attacks by political thugs associated with the Osun APC. Such actions only expose the party's dwindling support and fear of imminent defeat.

The APC's frustration and renewed attacks are borne out of public rejection and the failure of its campaign to gain traction across Osun State. Despite importing crowds, the Osun APC was rejected in major towns across the state. We can only condole with the Osun APC. Lacking the goodwill to campaign freely, the party has chosen violence as a tool to intimidate voters and suppress civic participation.

This violent approach will not work. The people of Osun are discerning and know the truth. They know how to respond to any political party that orchestrates violent acts against them. We are confident that, despite these attacks, citizens will come out on August 15, 2026, and express their will by voting massively for the Accord Party candidate, Governor Ademola Adeleke.

We urge all citizens who registered to vote to visit their nearest ward collection centres to pick up their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). Your PVC is your power. It is the instrument through which you can defend the mandate you gave to Governor Ademola Adeleke and secure the future we are building together. We also call on the Osun APC to caution its supporters against disrupting PVC collection centres.

Let no one deceive you. The Osun APC has exhausted its ideas, goodwill, and public trust. While Governor Ademola Adeleke is steering the state towards prosperity, including improved welfare for civil servants, it is evidently uncomfortable for a party whose record, in our view, left many workers facing hardship and poverty.

Osun belongs to all of us. Together, we will protect our peace and our progress.

Pelumi Olajengbesi  

Spokesperson  

The Imole Campaign Council (TICC)