Accord breaks silence over attack on Adeleke's campaign office ahead of poll
- Accord condemns attack on Adeleke's campaign office, linking it to APC thugs ahead of the 2026 election
- Party calls for security investigations following multiple violent incidents targeting its members and properties
- Accord expresses support for Governor Adeleke, urging residents to resist intimidation and favor continuity
The national leadership of Maxwell Mgbuden has condemned the reported attack on Imole House, the campaign office and party secretariat linked to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, in Osogbo.
In a statement issued on Monday, Accord alleged that the attack was carried out on Sunday night by thugs associated with the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as the second assault on the facility within two weeks.
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According to the party, gunmen allegedly fired shots at the building, damaging glass windows and offices, including that of the Accord State Chairman, Victor Akande.
Accord alleges intimidation ahead of governorship election
The party claimed that the attackers also wrote “Say No to Automatic Ticket” on the walls of the building in what it described as an attempt to disguise political violence.
Accord further alleged that the attacks formed part of wider efforts to destabilise Osun State ahead of the governorship election scheduled for 15 August 2026.
“After bragging to make Osun State ungovernable for Senator Ademola Adeleke, the thugs associated with the opposition APC in the state had earlier destroyed Accord and Imole Campaign Council's billboards, vandalised public properties and killed the son of the party's woman leader in Irewole Local Government Area of the state,” the statement said.
Party faults security agencies over attacks
The party stated that security agencies had allegedly been informed about plots to unleash violence in the state before the incident occurred.
It expressed disappointment that the attack still happened despite prior warnings to relevant authorities.
“Security agencies were duly notified of the plots by these desperate politicians to use thugs to cause mayhem and destabilise the state ahead of the 15th August 2026 gubernatorial election in the state. The party is shocked that the attacks happened under their watch,” the statement added.
Call for arrests and improved security
Accord called on the Inspector General of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) to immediately investigate the incident and bring those responsible to justice.
The party also demanded increased security around Imole House and other strategic locations across the state to prevent further attacks.
“Accord calls on the Inspector General of Police and the Director General, Department of State Services (DSS) to swing into action immediately, arrest and prosecute these armed thugs and their sponsors in APC to face the full weight of the law,” the statement noted.
Party backs Adeleke for second term
The party maintained that Governor Adeleke has performed well in office and deserves another term.
It insisted that residents of Osun State would resist intimidation and continue to support what it described as progressive governance in the state.
“Governor Adeleke has done well and deserves a second term in office. Osun people are ready to vote for continuity and stand with the People's Governor in taking the state to the next level of development and prosperity,” Accord stated.
Source: Legit.ng
