Members of the All Progressives Congress on the campaign team of Honourable Saheed Akinade Fijabi, the member representing Ibadan South West/ North West Federal Constituency had gone to Oni and Sons' area to campaign. The area incidentally happens to be the stronghold of Honourable Folake Olunloyo-Osinowo, who is the biggest politician residing there. Osinowo, who was the representative of the constituency was defeated by Fijabi in the 2011 election.
Residents disclosed to The Anchor Online that tension brewed when Fijabi's supporters stormed the area and started canvassing for votes and giving people gifts. "All of a sudden, Folake's supporters came out at them and there was a scuffle. The next we heard was a gunshot", Ola, a resident told The Anchor Online.
Shortly after, Honourable Fijabi's supporters retreated and gathered near the popular bus stop in the area, apparently awaiting further instructions. They however dispersed after. It was alleged that the shots were fired by Mrs Olunloyo-Osinowo's security aides.
Some of the residents have expressed apprehension, especially because the campaign was truncated and there is a feeling that "they will come back to campaign and if they are prevented, there might be trouble".
There arev also fears that the clash might snowball into a bigger political clash as the Oluyole Estate residence of Governor Ajimobi is only about seven minutes drive from Oni and Sons while Senator Teslim Folarin, the PDP governorship candidate has a house and an office also in Oluyole Estate, less than 10 minutes away from the Governor's house.
Neither Honourable Saheed Fijabi nor Honourable Olunloyo-Osinowo could be reached on phone as of the time of filing this report.
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