The bitter political war between Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State and his political godfather cum predecessor, ex-Governor Rauf Agbesola has taken a fresh dimension.

The Osun Progressive (TOP), a faction within the Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC) that is loyal to Aregbesola has cried out that some people within the party and government are planning to attack leaders of the faction.

TOP Chairman, Rev. Adelowo Adebiyi said;

“This urgent press conference is aimed at putting on record, information on the attempt by some elements, allegedly within government and our party, to attack and murder some of the leaders of TOP.”

“It is important that we bring to public knowledge this evil intention.”

“We have informed relevant security agencies, who have assured us of taking steps to investigate the information and ensure protection of the lives of the leadership and members of our caucus.”

“We plead with President Muhammadu Buhari, the Inspector-General of Police, Director General of Department of State Service, Chief of Staff to the President, Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chief Bisi Akande, to quickly intervene and stop desperate elements in Osun APC from spilling the blood of the innocent for their selfish interests.”

The Caretaker Secretary of the APC in the state, Mr. Rasaq Salinsile said;

“The leadership of TOP have decided to make the plan known to the public to avoid casualties.”

“Violence is alien to the progressives’ family until some ‘elements’ joined the party recently.”

“TOP leadership knows who to hold responsible, should any attack be carried out on any member of the group or those of the party, who are loyal to the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.”