The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has strongly criticised a petition reportedly submitted to the United States Embassy by a member of the Accord Party, describing it as “frivolous, attention-seeking and an abuse of forum.”
In a statement issued on April 12, 2026, and signed by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the party dismissed allegations against Wole Oke, Director-General of the campaign committee of APC governorship candidate Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, accusing him of inciting violence ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
The APC said the petition, dated April 9, 2026, and addressed to the U.S. Ambassador in Nigeria, was a misplaced attempt to discredit Oke, noting that the claims contained in the letter were baseless and unfounded.
According to the party, the petitioner—an Accord Party member reportedly aspiring to represent the same constituency as Oke in the House of Representatives—had resorted to what it described as “a show of desperation” following political setbacks.
The statement emphasised that Nigeria is a sovereign nation with established legal channels for addressing grievances, stressing that any allegations of wrongdoing should be directed to appropriate law enforcement agencies rather than foreign diplomatic missions.
“It is inappropriate and unacceptable to take such matters to a foreign embassy when there are competent institutions within the country to handle them,” the party said.
Defending Oke, the APC described him as a law-abiding and experienced public office holder whose conduct in both public and private life does not support claims of promoting violence.
The party further urged the petitioner to focus on strengthening his political base rather than engaging in actions it said could undermine his credibility.
Reaffirming its confidence in the leadership of the party and its campaign structure, the APC maintained that the petition would not distract it from its preparations for the forthcoming governorship election.
The statement also reiterated support for Oyebamiji’s candidacy, expressing optimism about the party’s chances at the polls.
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