Mr Afolabi Olaposi, a chieftain of All Progressives Congress
(APC) in Owo, Ondo State, was on Thursday night killed by unknown gunmen
in Owo.
The Party said in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Mr Abayomi Adesanya, on Friday in
Akure that Olaposi was shot dead on his way home after attending a
meeting of the party in preparation for the governorship election.
“Olaposi, who is one of the leaders of our party in Igboroko Ward 1,
Owo, was also an ardent supporter of our Governorship Candidate, Mr
Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN).
“He was a perfect gentleman who was committed to the development of the party in Owo and Ondo State in general.
“The assailant also went to the house of Chief Jamiu Ekungba, an APC
aspirant in the Sept. 3 Primary, and vandalised seven vehicles in his
compound.
“Ekungba was not to at home during the attack.
“We believe those calling for the postponement of the election and
threatening a repeat of 1983 violence were behind these dastardly acts.
“We call on security agents in the state to fish out those behind
these acts and ensure the protection of our people before, during and
after the election,’’ Adesanya said.
Speaking in a telephone interview, the Spokesperson for Ondo State
Police Command, DSP Femi Joseph, said: “ I don’t have the details of the
incident now, but the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in charge of the
election will speak about it later’’.
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