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JUST IN: Police send strong message to Osun governor over LG polls

by Emerald Nigeria
February 22, 2025
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued warning to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, advising him to suspend the upcoming local government elections due to serious security concerns. 

The police have raised alarm over potential threats, warning that violence could break out if the polls proceed as planned. 

In a statement released on Friday night, police spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi revealed that intelligence reports indicate plans by certain groups to disrupt the peace and cause unrest during the election.

According to the police, these security threats pose a significant risk to the safety of voters, election officials, and residents of the state. 

The statement reads:

“The Nigeria Police Force has received credible intelligence indicating a high likelihood of violence and significant security threats should the planned Local Government elections proceed in Osun State. These reports gathered from joint intelligence gathering reveal that various groups, including political elements and other interest parties, are mobilizing to instigate unrest, disrupt public peace, and undermine the democratic order. Given this imminent threat to security, the NPF strongly advises the Osun State Government to suspend the planned elections forthwith in the interest of public safety and national stability.

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“The Force has assessed the current security landscape and determined that proceeding with the elections under these volatile conditions could escalate into widespread unrest, endangering lives and property. The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, is fully prepared to take decisive action to prevent any breakdown of law and order. However, to avert unnecessary confrontation and safeguard the democratic process, it is in the best interest of all stakeholders that the elections be stood down.

“Beyond the security concerns, it is also imperative to consider the legal clarification by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice on the extant judicial pronouncements concerning Local Government administration in Osun State with regards to the Court of Appeal judgment delivered on the 10th of February 2025 which stands to have nullified the Federal High Court’s previous decision and reinforces the position that the elections, as presently contemplated, lack a firm legal foundation.

“In light of the combination of heightened security threats and the existing legal complexities, the Nigeria Police Force advises the Osun State Government to reconsider and suspend the planned elections immediately. The NPF reiterates its unwavering commitment to maintaining peace, protecting lives and property, and ensuring that Nigeria’s democratic processes are upheld in accordance with the law.

“We urge all stakeholders, including political parties, to act with restraint and prioritize the well-being of citizens during this period.“

The warning from the police comes after Governor Adeleke insisted that the election will go ahead as planned.

The elections, scheduled for February 22, are expected to take place across 30 local government areas and 323 wards in Osun State.

Credit: Politics Nigeria

Tags: Ademola AdelekeKayode EgbetokunOsun statepolice
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