The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has raised an alarm over what it called a sponsored plot by the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC to destabilize the state through sponsored kidnappings and fomenting of conflicts across towns and villages in the state.
In a statement by the State chairman of PDP Hon Sunday Bisi, the arty said it was in possession of confidential intelligence from several caucus meetings of the All Progressive Congress(APC) where issues of destabilizing Osun were the center of discussions.
The party posited that some perceived unscrupulous politicians are colluding to launch a wave of kidnappings and communal violence to portray Osun as ungovernable and disrupt the ongoing delivery of good governance.
It alleged that “at one of the meetings attended by top APC leaders, several towns were marked as good spots for communal violence.
“It is strange that a few days after their evil meetings, Ifon/Ilobu erupted in violence again. Few days ago, APC operatives pushed for an uprising at Ikirun, Iree, and Igbajo but the people of the town rejected the ploy to mobilize them for violence.
“Now, we have reports that there are plans to start kidnapping people randomly across the state. Towns like Ile Ife, Ilesa, Iwo, Ikirun, Ila Orangun, Ede, and Osogbo are being targeted.
“We have briefed Mr Governor and we know he must have alerted the security agencies. We are using this opportunity to warn the opposition to be a responsible organization. Osun people abhor violence. They want good roads, modern schools, and health centers. They want economic freedom.
“That is why they voted massively for the PDP at all levels. Presently, the PDP is fulfilling its electoral promises. Roads are being fixed. Public service is being reformed. Schools and health centers are being upgraded. Pensioners are happy. Osun has never had it so good.
“We call on security agencies to rise to the occasion. They must brace up for action. Our government has just announced the setting up of State Security Trust Fund. This is a commendable step.
“We also call on our local government chairmen to hold regular security council meetings with the service commanders in their area. Such meetings should now be a regular feature. It is the best way to foil the evil plot of Osun APC.”
