Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for the immediate redeployment of the state’s Commissioner of Police ahead of the 2026 governorship election, citing concerns over alleged bias and lack of neutrality in the discharge of his duties.
The governor made the demand amid rising political tension and growing concerns over security in the state ahead of the August 15 governorship poll.
Adeleke raised the issue on Friday while receiving a delegation from the Nigeria Police Force sent by the Inspector-General of Police to assess the security situation in Osun following recent cases of political unrest and violence.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor expressed strong dissatisfaction with the conduct of the state police command, insisting that urgent changes were necessary to restore public trust and ensure a peaceful electoral process.
According to Adeleke, the current police leadership in Osun has failed to inspire confidence among residents and political
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