Osun Speaker's residence surrounded by armed personnel on election day, campaign alleges

The Adeleke Campaign Council has raised concerns over the alleged presence of armed security personnel at the residence of Osun State House of Assembly Speaker Adewale Egbedun on Saturday, the day of the state's governorship election. The council stated that the personnel arrived in over 10 black Hilux vehicles and surrounded the Speaker's home.

According to a statement by spokesperson Pelumi Olajengbesi, the campaign council alleged that the residence had been sealed off, and individuals inside were reportedly prevented from leaving the premises. However, the council admitted it could not independently verify the purpose of the security deployment or whether the personnel were engaged in official duties or providing security.

"We have received reports that the residence of the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, has been surrounded by armed security personnel who reportedly arrived in more than 10 black Hilux vehicles," the statement read. "We have also been informed that the residence has effectively been sealed off, with everyone inside reportedly prevented from leaving the premises."

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We have received reports that the residence of the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, has been surrounded by armed security personnel who reportedly arrived in more than 10 black Hilux vehicles. We have also been informed that the residence has effectively been sealed off, with everyone inside reportedly prevented from leaving the premises.

The campaign council urged relevant security agencies to provide an immediate clarification regarding the reason for the deployment and the reported restrictions on movement. Attempts to reach the Commissioner of Police overseeing election security and the Deputy Inspector-General of Police for the election were unsuccessful, as was contacting the Police Situation Room, whose publicly provided number was switched off.

The council appealed to security agencies to ensure their operations on election day do not instill fear or intimidation among residents. "On this Election Day, the people of Osun State deserve an atmosphere free from fear and intimidation. Security deployments must inspire confidence and protect the integrity of the electoral process," it stated. The council also encouraged residents to remain peaceful and law-abiding while awaiting an official explanation.

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On this Election Day, the people of Osun State deserve an atmosphere free from fear and intimidation. Security deployments must inspire confidence and protect the integrity of the electoral process.