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As the countdown to the local government elections in Osun State approaches, tensions are escalating between the Osun State government and the Nigerian Police Force, alongside the federal government. The stakes are high, and the outcome remains uncertain as both sides prepare for a showdown.
In a recent news release, the Osun State government firmly rejected security advice from the Nigerian Police Force, asserting that the state is peaceful and that court orders must be respected. Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration criticized the police for what they termed a biased and partisan approach, claiming that the police have sided with the All Progressive Congress (APC) by attempting to impose a non-existent court order. The government condemned the police’s actions as undermining democratic principles and vowed to proceed with the elections scheduled for February 22nd, 2025.
The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, emphasized the importance of adhering to the rule of law and expressed confidence in the electoral process. He called upon the citizens of Osun to exercise their voting rights peacefully, despite the police’s perceived interference.
In a dramatic twist, the Osun Democratic Coalition, a democracy advocacy group, has accused the Nigerian Police of orchestrating violence to destabilize the state. They allege that a contingent of Mobile Police (MOPOL) personnel has been deployed to create chaos, particularly targeting members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The coalition has issued a warning to the public, stating that any violence resulting from police actions should be attributed to the police themselves.
With both the state government and civil society groups taking a stand against the police, the atmosphere is charged as the local government elections draw near. The residents of Osun are left to ponder: who will prevail in this escalating conflict?
Stay tuned as Newspot Nigeria continues to provide updates on this developing story.
