Police have no political interest in Osun election, says IGP
Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has pledged that the police force will remain professional and impartial during the upcoming Osun governorship election. He emphasized that the force has no political interest and is focused on ensuring a secure environment for voters.
Why it matters
Ensuring the neutrality of security forces is critical for maintaining public trust and preventing violence in Nigerian electoral processes.
Tunji Disu, inspector-general of Police (IGP), says the police will be professional, apolitical and impartial before, during and after the August 15 governorship election in Osun.
Disu spoke on Friday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by representatives of civil society organisations (CSOs) led by Auwal Rafsajani, executive director, Civil Society legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC).
The CSOs had visited the IGP to deliberate on issues of election security ahead of the Aug. 25 governorship election in Osun.
According to NAN, Disu said the meeting was a reflection of a shared commitment by the Nigeria Police Force and the CSOs to ensure a peaceful, credible, free and fair governorship election in Osun.
Disu said he was aware of the concerns expressed regarding election security, violence, voter intimidation, the activities of thugs and the neutrality of security agencies.
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