On Sunday, the campaign organization of Senator Sharafadeen Alli of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State warned of an alleged plot to attack party members, claiming the suspected perpetrators were affiliated with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The alert was issued amid heightened political activity ahead of upcoming elections in the southwestern Nigerian state.
The APC group described the individuals as “hoodlums” and said they were preparing to disrupt the party’s campaign activities. No specific details about the alleged plan, such as dates, locations or the nature of the intended attack, were disclosed in the statement.
In response, representatives of the APM categorically denied any involvement in the alleged plot, stating that the accusations were unfounded and without evidence. The APM spokesperson emphasized the party’s commitment to peaceful political engagement and called for the matter to be investigated impartially.
Neither the Oyo State police nor the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have commented publicly on the allegations at the time of reporting. The incident adds to a series of tensions between Nigeria’s major political parties as they vie for support ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
