Mr Afolabi Olaposi, a chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in
Owo, Ondo State, was killed by unknown gunmen on Thursday night 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 was 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.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed Ondo Governorship Election for Saturday, Nov. 26.
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