Politics

Osun LG Poll: Police Seal OSSIEC Headquarters, Arrest Staff The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, Hashim Abioye, has claimed that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested staff of the commission who are on election duty across the state. Abioye made the claim in a statement issued via the commission’s official X page on Saturday. While commending the electorates for coming out to exercise their right, Hashim appealed to the media community for the inability of the commission to provide accreditation materials. He stated that it was the Police who had sealed off the OSSIEC head…

Adeleke Ignores Police Warning, Insists LG Election Will Hold Today Feb 22 The Osun state Governor Ademola Adeleke has insisted that the local government poll will hold today, Saturday, 22nd of February, 2025. The Nigeria Police Force said they have received credible intelligence indicating a high likelihood of violence and significant security threats should the planned Local Government elections proceed in Osun State Police said 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. NPF strongly advised the Osun…