Tension is rising in Osun State as the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the state government of orchestrating a protest involving pensioners. The APC claims that the government intends to use retirees to demonstrate against the distribution of federal allocations to APC local government chairmen and councillors, potentially on the eve of scheduled payments. In their statement, the APC's Director of Media, Mr. Kola Olabisi, expressed concern over the government's alleged manipulation of vulnerable groups for political gain.

The APC's call for intervention from the state Commissioner of Police highlights the serious nature of these allegations, which suggest a potential escalation of tensions between the ruling and opposition parties in the region. The accusations extend to claims that some members of the current administration, along with relatives of Governor Ademola Adeleke, are involved in planning these protests to garner public sympathy and create instability. This situation raises questions about political ethics and the treatment of senior citizens in political discourse.

As this unfolding controversy continues, it may not only affect the political landscape in Osun State but could also have implications for how political parties engage with vulnerable populations. The APC's public denouncement of the alleged schemes points to a broader struggle for power in the region, where political narratives surrounding older citizens are being used as tools in the ongoing rivalry between the parties. The potential protest, if it occurs, could further complicate the relationship between the state government and the APC, leading to deeper divisions as they both vie for public support and legitimacy.