Allies of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Oyo State exchange accusations over an alleged plan to instigate political violence ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The APC’s Senator Sharafadeen Alli campaign organisation says suspected APM-linked hoodlums plan coordinated attacks against APC supporters and people backing Alli, including members of the Park Management System.

The APC camp also alleges vandalism of billboards associated with Alli in different parts of the state and calls on security agencies to investigate and prevent a breakdown of law and order. It argues the claims are aimed at intimidating the opposition and weakening APC support.

The APM dismisses the allegations as baseless and politically motivated. APM spokespersons say APC is trying to divert attention from governance issues, and they point to their own messaging of peace and stability under Governor Seyi Makinde and their candidate, Abimbola Adekanmbi.