The attention of the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been drawn to the unfortunate attack on residents of Isokan Local Government by hoodlums loyal to Bola Oyebamiji during his ill-fated political gathering in the area.
In a statement released by the State Chairman of the Party, Hon. Sunday Bisi, the PDP described the incident as “a shameful display of irresponsibility by a man who has abandoned his national assignment for needless political brigandage in Osun State.”
“It is most unfortunate that a man who currently holds a sensitive national office, whom President Bola Ahmed Tinubu entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring safety, development, and modernization of Nigeria’s inland waterways has derailed completely,” Hon. Bisi stated. “Rather than focusing on his federal duties, he now traverses Osun communities, causing chaos and endangering lives in pursuit of his selfish and delusional ambition.”
The PDP Chairman noted that the violent incident in Apomu, which left several innocent citizens hospitalized, is the direct consequence of Oyebamiji’s reckless mobilization of thugs and his penchant for political showmanship. “This is a man who, only a day earlier, arrogantly visited Akinlalu addressing the monarch where he made yet another empty promise in his usual manner of deceit and political theatrics,” Hon. Bisi added.
He stressed that such reckless conduct is unbecoming of a federal appointee and a gross embarrassment to whoever he thinks he represents. “A man who cannot manage his own political emotions has no business managing a national agency. His behaviour is not only an affront to the people of Osun but also a stain on the integrity of the Presidency that appointed him,” the statement read.
The PDP therefore called on the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to immediately investigate the attack and ensure that all perpetrators, no matter how highly placed, are brought to justice. “If Bola Oyebamiji himself is found culpable, he must be made to face the full weight of the law,” Hon. Bisi emphasized.
The party also issued a stern warning to the Osun APC, cautioning them against any attempt to plunge the state into chaos for political gain. “We will not sit idly by and allow the opposition to turn Osun into a battlefield. Our state has moved past the era of bloodletting and violence. Under Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, Osun is enjoying peace, progress, and responsible governance, and no desperate politician will be allowed to truncate that,” the PDP warned.
Hon. Bisi urged the people of Isokan and the entire Osun populace to remain calm and law-abiding as security agencies carry out their duties. He reaffirmed the PDP’s commitment to peace, justice, and the protection of all citizens, assuring that the government of Governor Adeleke will continue to prioritize the safety and welfare of every Osun resident.
“Osun belongs to all of us, and we will not permit any individual,no matter how connected to sow seeds of chaos in our peaceful land. Bola Oyebamiji and his cohorts must be reminded that the era of impunity is long over,” he concluded.
