At least five buses belonging to Betterlife Bakery were reportedly vandalised during a campaign rally by supporters of Accord governorship candidate, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat around Molete in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Supporters of the Accord governorship candidate, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, were alleged to have carried out the destruction during the rally on Wednesday.
The incident occurred at about 1 p.m. around Molete Under Bridge and extended to the Car Wash area and Bode Market, between Ibadan South-West and Ibadan South Local Government Areas of Oyo State.
The incident reportedly caused panic as traders and residents scampered for safety.
The affected vehicles were reportedly parked in front of the bakery when they were vandalised.
Betterlife Bakery Boss, Hon. Fowokanmi Condemns Alleged Vandalism
Reacting to the incident, the Chairman of Betterlife Bakery, Hon. Oluwafemi Oluwafowokanmi, condemned the alleged act of vandalism, describing it as unfortunate and deeply saddening in this modern era.
The two-term member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, who also chairs the House Committee on Tertiary Institutions, called on the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and bring those responsible to justice.
The chieftain of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) emphasised that the party remains firmly committed to peaceful campaigning ahead of the general elections.
Hon. Oluwafowokanmi also appealed to politicians not to use electioneering activities as an opportunity to undermine the peace and tranquillity enjoyed by the people of Oyo State over the past seven years under the administration of Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde.
The lawmaker stressed the importance of maintaining peace during political activities to protect lives, property, businesses, and the livelihoods of residents.
The alleged vandalism has raised concerns about the need for peaceful political campaigns and respect for private property as political activities continue in Oyo State.
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