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Ibrahim Gotan
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Osun State receives new police chief prior to gubernatorial poll
Samuel Erale has been named the new Commissioner of Police for Osun State, replacing Ibrahim Gotan just before the August 15 governorship election amid allegations of bias.
Accord Party Calls for Osun Police Commissioner’s Removal Amid Wave of Arrests
The Accord party is demanding the release of its detained members and the firing of Osun State Police Commissioner Ibrahim Gotan, alleging partisan interference and voter intimidation ahead of the August 15 gubernatorial election.
Osun Assembly Speaker Claims Police Commissioner Targeted SSG Igbalaye Out of Spite
Osun Assembly Speaker Adewale Olumide Egbedun asserts that the arrest of SSG Teslim Igbalaye was an act of intimidation by Police Commissioner Ibrahim Gotan following a public slight during an INEC meeting.
Conflict arises between Osun Accord party and police over pre-election security
The Accord party in Osun State and the state police are trading accusations over allegations of political bias and selective law enforcement ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
Osun Police Command advises against politicizing security issues
The Osun State Police Command has cautioned politicians against exploiting security matters for political gain after refuting false claims regarding a routine officer transfer.
Osun Civil Society Groups Issue 72-Hour Deadline for Police Commissioner’s Removal
Civil society groups in Osun State have threatened mass protests if Inspector-General of Police does not replace Commissioner Ibrahim Gotan within 72 hours, citing concerns over political violence.