Oyo guber: Tension in Ibadan as suspected thugs attack Accord Party members
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Political violence involving thugs has long trailed Nigerian election cycles, with party supporters, agents and even candidates frequently targeted ahead of major polls. Oyo State, which has witnessed keen political rivalry between the ruling party and opposition parties in recent years, has had its share of such flashpoints, particularly in Ibadan, the state capital and traditional seat of political power in the state.
This incident, involving an attack on members of the Accord Party believed to be linked to its governorship candidate, threatens to heighten tension ahead of the Oyo governorship election. Both Tribune and Vanguard report that the attack sparked anger among the affected supporters, with Vanguard noting that the intervention of a top government official, Hamzat, alongside security operatives, helped avert a reprisal attack. Details such as the identity of the attackers, their sponsors, and whether arrests have been made remain unclear from the current reports.