Accord Party Condemns Killing of Osun Women Leader’s Son, Demands Justice
The national leadership of the Accord Party has strongly condemned the murder of Kolade Eluyera, the son of the party’s women leader in Irewole Local Government Area, Osun State. Describing the incident as barbaric and politically motivated, National Chairman Maxwell Mgbuden stated that Eluyera was killed by political thugs near Onireke Mosque in Ikire to silence his mother due to her popularity. The party asserted that Eluyera’s only offense was exercising his constitutional right to freedom of association. Accord demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators and their alleged sponsors, while criticizing security agencies for failing to prevent the violence and protect party members. The statement also accused thugs associated with the All Progressives Congress (APC) of harassing Accord members and destroying campaign billboards across the state. Although the Osun State Police confirmed the recovery of a body with gunshot wounds, APC representatives dismissed the allegations, urging a thorough police investigation. Meanwhile, Accord spokespersons maintained that prior intelligence alerts regarding threats against their members were ignored by authorities, highlighting growing tensions during the electoral season.
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Accord Party Condemns Killing of Osun Women Leader’s Son, Demands Justice
The national leadership of the Accord Party has strongly condemned the murder of Kolade Eluyera, the son of the party’s women leader in Irewole Local Government Area, Osun State. Describing the incident as barbaric and politically motivated, National Chairman Maxwell Mgbuden stated that Eluyera was killed by political thugs near Onireke Mosque in Ikire to silence his mother due to her popularity. The party asserted that Eluyera’s only offense was exercising his constitutional right to freedom of association. Accord demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators and their alleged sponsors, while criticizing security agencies for failing to prevent the violence and protect party members. The statement also accused thugs associated with the All Progressives Congress (APC) of harassing Accord members and destroying campaign billboards across the state. Although the Osun State Police confirmed the recovery of a body with gunshot wounds, APC representatives dismissed the allegations, urging a thorough police investigation. Meanwhile, Accord spokespersons maintained that prior intelligence alerts regarding threats against their members were ignored by authorities, highlighting growing tensions during the electoral season.
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