The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the 15 August 2026 Osun State election, Bola Oyebamiji, has alleged that at least 25 members of the party were killed during the political crisis that rocked the state in 2022.

Oyebamiji made the claim during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos, where he raised concerns over what he described as the worsening political violence in Osun.

The former commissioner for finance accused the state government of being responsible for attacks against APC members, alleging that the violence was aimed at intimidating voters ahead of the governorship election.

He said the APC had been a victim of repeated attacks, despite claims in some quarters that the opposition party was behind the violence.

“During the 2022 governorship election, more than 25 members of our party were allegedly murdered by members of the political party in power in Osun,” Oyebamiji said.

He cited the killing of the chairman of Irewole Local Government Area, Hon. Remi Abass, at the council secretariat as one of the incidents recorded by the party.

Oyebamiji said the APC had documented several politically motivated attacks and killings and was seeking justice through the courts.

He also alleged that recent developments in the state showed that political violence was continuing, citing claims surrounding the activities of suspected criminals and attacks on some APC members in Ede, the hometown of Governor Ademola Adeleke.

The APC candidate said the opposition party, rather than being responsible for political violence, had suffered from it.

“Therefore, the ongoing political violence in the state shows that the government in power is involved in it,” he alleged.

Oyebamiji, who served twice as commissioner for finance in Osun, also used the occasion to highlight his campaign manifesto, tagged “Prosperity Agenda”.

He described the plan as a roadmap for economic growth, improved governance and sustainable development through investment and private-sector participation.

The APC candidate promised that if elected, his administration would review outstanding salary and pension obligations within its first 100 days and begin payment.

He also pledged to work towards the operation of the Dagbolu Dry Port, train at least 10,000 young people in information and communication technology, and introduce security and infrastructure reforms across the state.

Oyebamiji further promised to establish regular State Security Council meetings involving security agencies, traditional rulers and local government leaders, while conducting reviews of the state’s finances and infrastructure needs.