LG Crisis: Osun PDP Accuses Police Of Enabling Illegality
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused the Nigeria Police Force of enabling a breakdown of law and order.
A statement signed by its Chairman, Sunday Bisi, called on Nigerians and the international community to hold the Nigeria Police accountable for the illegal takeover of council secretariats by individuals without lawful authority.
The party alleged that “the conduct of the Nigeria Police since the crisis began in February 2025 shows open partisanship and a departure from its constitutional duty to maintain peace and security.”
Bisi also accused the Nigeria Police of “aiding attempts to impose individuals without legal claims on local councils. We are warning that such actions undermine democratic rights at the grassroots level.”
While arguing that court judgments had invalidated the October 2022 local government elections, Bisi noted that the decisions were affirmed by two Appeal Court rulings.
He noted that the PDP questioned the legal basis upon which the Police continued to allow access to council secretariats by officials whose tenure had lapsed.
The party stated that “the filing of a suit seeking tenure elongation did not confer legal authority. Applications for interim relief had not been granted by the courts.”
Bisi urged the Nigerian Police to remain neutral, warning that disregard for court judgments could encourage disorder and undermine democracy.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
