Tensions have surfaced between the Accord Party and the Osun State Police Command concerning claims of unfair treatment leading up to the governorship election on August 15, 2026. Pastor Victor Akande, leading the Accord Party in Osun, publicly criticized the police force for a perceived lack of objectivity.
Akande alleged that officers are operating with bias, pointing to instances where individuals linked to violence have avoided arrest. He has formally requested that Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun initiate an unbiased probe into regional security matters to ensure that lawbreakers face consequences, regardless of their political connections. He stressed that the police must maintain a fair environment for every political organization.
In contrast, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, rejected these claims as inaccurate. He maintained that the command is dedicated to operating lawfully and neutrally. Ojelabi clarified that police actions are guided strictly by intelligence and verifiable facts rather than political pressure.
The police spokesperson explained that arrests only proceed when evidence supports them, noting that several people have already been detained for disturbing the peace. He firmly denied that political standing provides immunity or invites persecution. Ojelabi requested that community leaders and political groups avoid rhetoric that could escalate instability and encouraged the public to cooperate with law enforcement to maintain order during the upcoming election cycle.
