….Escalating tension may disrupt businesses, deter investors – Analysts
Mounting political violence ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election is raising fresh concerns among economists, election observers, and political stakeholders. They warn that the killings could damage the state economy, scare away investors, and cast a shadow over political preparations for the 2027 general election.
The warnings followed confirmation by the Nigeria Police Force that it has recorded about 30 cases of alleged politically motivated killings in the build-up to the governorship poll. This underscores growing fears that the contest between the ruling Accord Party and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) could become more volatile as election day approaches.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, Force Public Relations Officer CSP Anietie Iniedu said several suspects had been arrested, some paraded, and others charged to court. “From the complaints received, we cannot rule out the involvement of some
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