Police release Osun SSG arrested over alleged vote-buying
Igbalaye Teslim, the Secretary to the State Government of Osun, has been released by police following his arrest for alleged vote-buying. The release comes amid heightened political tension ahead of the state's upcoming governorship election.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the volatile political climate and concerns regarding electoral integrity in Nigeria.
The Osun state police command has released Igbalaye Teslim, secretary to the state government (SSG), after he was arrested alongside five others over alleged vote-buying.
Pelumi Olajengbesi, spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, confirmed the SSG’s release in a statement on Thursday.
Olajengbesi commended Tunji Disu, inspector-general of police, and Ibrahim Gotan, commissioner of police in Osun, “for listening to the voice of reason despite pressure and for responding to the people’s demand regarding the unlawful arrest of the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Igbalaye Teslim”.
“We are pleased that the SSG has now been released by the Police. We, however, demand the immediate and unconditional release of all other political detainees still being held,” he added.
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