The Campaign Council of Engr. Kolawole Sheu Adedeji (KSA), the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency in Oyo State, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ibarapa East Local Government Area of making unfounded allegations against its candidate over the alleged pasting of campaign posters on a billboard belonging to an APC House of Assembly candidate.
The APM Campaign Council, in a statement issued in response to the publication circulated by the APC, described the allegation as misleading and an attempt to gain cheap publicity by dragging Engr. Sheu into unnecessary controversy.
The council maintained that its campaign team operates in accordance with established principles of political decorum, respect for public and private property, and responsible campaign practices.
According to the statement, the team responsible for distributing and pasting campaign posters has been given clear guidelines to ensure its activities remain within the bounds of the law and acceptable political conduct.
It further stated that there has been no verified report or formal complaint against its team over alleged unethical poster placement, insisting that the campaign organisation remains committed to peaceful and issue-based engagement.
The council also reaffirmed that all APM candidates across Ido and Ibarapa East are law-abiding and responsible politicians who understand the importance of conducting their campaigns with dignity and respect for other parties.
Reacting to the allegation involving the APC candidate’s billboard, the council questioned the circumstances surrounding the publication, suggesting that the images circulated could have been deliberately staged to create a misleading impression against Engr. Sheu.
It described the development as an outdated political tactic allegedly aimed at distracting attention from substantive campaign issues.
The council maintained that the allegation would not distract Engr. Sheu from his campaign efforts or weaken the growing support he enjoys across communities in Ido and Ibarapa East.
Highlighting what it described as the growing acceptance of the APM candidate, the statement said the popular chant of “SHEU, SHEU, SHEU” across various communities reflects the enthusiasm of supporters who believe in his aspiration to represent the constituency at the National Assembly.
The council contrasted the reception enjoyed by the APM candidate with what it described as growing public dissatisfaction with the APC, citing the expression “BAMAYI,” which it interpreted as a declaration by voters that they were no longer willing to continue with the party.
It advised the APC leadership in Ibarapa East to concentrate on engaging the electorate with its programmes, policies and achievements rather than making allegations against Engr. Sheu.
The council stressed that the people of Ido and Ibarapa East deserve issue-driven campaigns that address their needs and aspirations, rather than political exchanges capable of diverting attention from critical questions of representation and development.
Reaffirming its commitment to a peaceful and issue-based campaign, the APM Campaign Council expressed confidence that voters would make informed decisions based on the credibility, capacity and programmes of candidates in the 2027 general elections.
It added that Engr. Adedeji and his team remain focused on reaching more communities, strengthening engagement with residents and presenting their vision for effective representation, insisting that no controversy would derail their campaign.
