APC urges probe

The Alapomu of Apomu, Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi, has denied allegation of inciting electoral violence in Osun State.

In a statement signed by his media aide, Tolu Adetunji, the monarch said his attention had been drawn to a video where he made a speech at the flag-off of a road construction in Apomu.

According to him, he never urged members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to attack supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming 2027 election as alleged in the video.

He said there was nowhere in the said video that he mentioned 2027 election or APC.

“The allegation is false and fabricated. I am a man of peace. I do not encourage or support violence in any form or manner,” he said.

The APC, through its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, therefore, urged the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the matter and take necessary action.

The APC, which described the monarch’s remarks in the video as disheartening, accused him of misusing his position to incite violence.

“It is disturbing that a traditional ruler could stoop so low, using his revered office to promote violence in a domain where he should ideally be a father to all, irrespective of party affiliation,” the party said.