By Dapo Akinrefon

OSOGBO — A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged political actors and stakeholders to shun violence and promote peaceful engagement ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

Oyintiloye made the call on Wednesday while addressing journalists during an empowerment programme for informal workers at his campaign office in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area of the state.

He stressed that the APC remained committed to peaceful political activities and appealed to stakeholders and members of the public to promote tolerance and responsible engagement before, during and after the election.

The programme attracted informal workers, including barbers, hairdressers, fumigators, welders, textile workers, members of the National Union of Tailors and Electrical Workers, market men and women, commercial motorcyclists and members of the Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association (NATA).