Osun APC Candidate Survives Alleged Assassination Attempt

On Wednesday, August 12, 2023, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, reportedly escaped an assassination attempt when gunmen opened fire on his campaign convoy. The attack took place as Oyebamiji and his campaign team were returning from an event in the Ife Federal Constituency, specifically after the inauguration of canvassers.

Eyewitness accounts indicated that the convoy was targeted while traveling back from the event. Although Oyebamiji was present during the shooting, there were no confirmed reports of injuries or fatalities involving him.

The APC has treated the incident as a serious security concern, especially with the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15. The details surrounding the attack remain unclear, including the identity of the assailants and whether any arrests were made.

A video circulating online showed bullet marks on a vehicle featuring Oyebamiji’s portrait. The incident has heightened worries about the security situation in Osun State.