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The governorship candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in Osun State, Engr. Olufemi Adesuyi, has condemned the rising wave of political violence across the state, warning that the killings may affect the credibility of the August 15 governorship election if left unchecked.
Noting that no political ambition is worth the blood of any citizen, Adesuyi, in a statement yesterday, described as “worrisome” the killings in some parts of the state.
He posited that the violence, if left unchecked, could threaten the peace and democratic values Osun is known for and affect the credibility of the forthcoming August 15 gubernatorial election.
According to him, politics should be a contest of ideas and service, not a do-or-die affair that puts lives at risk.
“We must not allow desperation to turn our democracy into a bloodbath. The rate at which political violence is spreading in Osun is worrisome. No position, no matter how highly placed, is worth wasting human blood for,” Adesuyi said.
“Politicians must understand that power is transient. You cannot achieve your ambition by shedding the blood of innocent people. Let us campaign with decorum, respect our opponents, and allow the people to decide freely,” he added.
Adesuyi appealed to politicians to conduct themselves peacefully and put the interest of Osun first, irrespective of their political parties.
“Election is not war. Let us conduct ourselves peacefully, responsibly, and with respect for one another before, during, and after the election. Political differences should never make us enemies. We are one people with a common destiny, and our shared desire should be for a peaceful, credible, and successful election,” Adesuyi said.
He specifically called on the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in the state to be proactive in preventing further breakdown of law and order.
He urged them to arrest and prosecute perpetrators of violence, irrespective of their political affiliations.
The governorship candidate also encouraged eligible voters to come out in large numbers on 15 August 2026 to exercise their constitutional right.
“I humbly seek your support and your vote to elect me as the next Governor of Osun State. Together, let us vote for good governance, integrity, accountability, economic prosperity and sustainable development,” Adesuyi said.
