2027: Oyefusi calls for political tolerance, decries alleged removal of campaign banners

Prince Kehinde Oyefusi, African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Ikorodu Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has called for political tolerance among politicians and their supporters.

Oyefusi, in a statement on Monday in Lagos, alleged the removal and destruction of his campaign banners in the Isiu area of Ikorodu.

According to him, an eyewitness alleged that the banners were removed by individuals suspected to be APC members.

Oyefusi called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu Division to investigate the incident.

He said similar incidents had previously been reported in Odogunyan and other locations.

He said political competition should focus on ideas, policies, leadership records and service to the people, rather than the destruction of opponents’ campaign materials.

The ADC candidate stressed that every aspirant had the right to campaign peacefully and present their vision to the electorate within the law, irrespective of party affiliation.

“The removal of campaign posters and banners cannot determine the will of the people. Ultimately, the electorate has the right to decide who represents them,” he said.

The candidate called on political leaders to caution their supporters against actions capable of undermining peaceful engagement, adding that any established wrongdoing should be addressed in accordance with the law.

Oyefusi said his appeal was not intended to provoke confrontation, but to promote restraint, accountability, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence among political parties.

He emphasised that political differences should not breed hostility, noting that residents of Ikorodu share the same communities and will continue to live together beyond the elections.

“Let the contest be about ideas, performance and the people’s aspirations, not the destruction of campaign materials.

“Democracy belongs to the people. Let their choices be determined by their convictions, not by intimidation or the suppression of opposing voices,” he said.