The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has warned residents to remain vigilant against attempts to obtain their personal information, particularly National Identification Numbers (NIN), by individuals allegedly linked to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The warning was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the state chairman of the party, Pastor Victor Akande, and made available to journalists in Osogbo.
The party advised residents to firmly resist any request for sensitive personal data under political, social or administrative pretences, describing such actions as suspicious and potentially harmful.
Akande alleged that APC agents were adopting deceptive tactics to harvest personal information from unsuspecting members of the public.
According to him, legitimate political engagement or party activities do not require citizens to submit sensitive data such as their NIN to party representatives.
“No genuine political party programme, engagement or membership exercise requires the surrender of personal data to party agents. Such requests should be treated as a red flag,” he said.
The Accord chairman urged residents to report any such incidents to relevant authorities, including security agencies and regulatory institutions.
He commended the people of Osun State for what he described as their continued vigilance and refusal to participate in activities they consider questionable.
Akande also referenced past political disputes in the state, alleging that residents had previously experienced economic hardship linked to governance and political actions.
He claimed that recent efforts to collect personal information were part of a broader strategy to regain political relevance in the state.
“There is nothing the APC has not thrown at the good people of Osun State to weaken their will and undermine their support,” he said.
The party reaffirmed its commitment to issue-based politics, respect for citizens’ rights and the protection of personal data, while calling on security agencies and relevant institutions to closely monitor the situation and safeguard residents against potential exploitation and identity-related crimes.
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