Accord Party Demands Police Chief Redeployment in Osun Ahead of Governorship Election

The Accord Party's national leadership has formally requested the redeployment of Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Gotan, citing security concerns ahead of the upcoming August 15 governorship election. The party is urging federal authorities to take immediate action to guarantee peaceful and secure polls.

In a statement released by its National Publicity Secretary, Joseph Omorogbe, Accord expressed growing worry over reported incidents of violence in various parts of Osun State and their potential impact on the election. The party explicitly stated it has lost confidence in the current state police leadership's capacity to effectively manage emerging security challenges and maintain public trust.

"Accord has lost confidence in the ability and capacity of the Osun State Commissioner of Police to effectively curb violence and guarantee a secure environment for political participation," the statement read. The party highlighted that it has communicated its concerns to relevant security agencies and called for intensified efforts to investigate reported incidents and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Accord has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and the National Security Adviser to intervene. The party seeks their assistance in strengthening overall security arrangements throughout Osun State to ensure a credible and peaceful electoral process.

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Accord has lost confidence in the ability and capacity of the Osun State Commissioner of Police to effectively curb violence and guarantee a secure environment for political participation.