Osun governorship election 2026: Adeleke electoral council urges police neutrality

The Director General of the Imole Campaign Council (TICC), Senator Kamorudeen Olalere, has urged the Nigerian Police to be honest in dealing with all political parties ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election.

Senator Olalere, representing Osun West Senatorial District, stated this during the opening of the Imole Media Center in Osogbo.

He lamented on Monday that since Kolade Eluyera, son of a female Accord Party leader in Irewole Local Government Area, was killed, the police had allegedly not made any visible arrest of the killers.

Senator Olalere appealed to all security agencies to remain professional, neutral, vigilant and proactive.

He said that no political ambition should lead to bloodshed of a citizen during the election period.

Stressing that police inaction could embolden criminal elements and political thugs, Olalere argued that silence or indifference towards a “heinous crime” sends a dangerous message to desperate political actors who may believe they can act with impunity.

He also warned that if the peace the population currently enjoys is pushed too far, members of the Accord Party may be forced to take “drastic measures” to defend themselves due to repeated provocations and intimidation.

He urged the police and other security agencies to act decisively against crime regardless of political affiliation and to reassure residents that justice, fairness and security will prevail.