Adeleke's campaign organisation petitions human rights commission, seeks release of detained supporters
The campaign organization for Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has petitioned the National Human Rights Commission regarding the detention of his supporters. They allege that police are using intimidation and false charges to suppress political activity ahead of the upcoming governorship election.
Why it matters
It underscores concerns regarding political violence and the potential misuse of state security apparatus during election cycles in Nigeria.
The campaign organisation of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has petitioned the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), seeking the unconditional release of the governor’s supporters allegedly arrested and detained by the police.
The organisation, popularly known as the Imole Campaign Council, which is campaigning for the re-election of Mr Adeleke, submitted the petition at the NHRC headquarters in Abuja on Monday.
The campaign spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, who spoke with journalists after the submission, accused the police in Osun State of intimidating the governor’s supporters ahead of the 15 August off-cycle governorship election.
Mr Olajengbesi alleged that several supporters of the governor had been arrested and unlawfully detained without justification, urging the NHRC to intervene to secure justice for the affected persons.
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