SDP warns PDP against turning Oyo into political battleground

Oyo State chapter of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, has warned the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, against allowing political tensions to escalate into violence in the state.

The caution follows reports of an attack on the residence of a former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Hazeem Gbolarumi, on Saturday during the PDP’s congress activities.

In a statement issued on Sunday and made available to journalists, the state chairman of the SDP, Michael Okunlade, stressed the need to preserve Oyo State’s long-standing reputation as one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria, particularly as the country moves closer to the next general elections.

Okunlade said the party became aware of the alleged…