Campaign council seeks clarification over alleged deployment of armed personnel and restriction of movement at Egbedun’s home.
The Adeleke Campaign Council has raised concerns over the alleged presence of armed security personnel at the residence of the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, on Saturday as the state’s governorship election got underway.
In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the council alleged that more than 10 black Hilux vehicles arrived at the Speaker’s residence and that armed personnel surrounded the premises.
The council further alleged that the residence had been sealed off and that people inside were reportedly prevented from leaving.
However, the campaign council said it could not independently establish the purpose of the deployment or determine whether the personnel were providing security or carrying out official duties.
It therefore called on the relevant security authorities to immediately explain the reason for the deployment and the reported restriction of movement.
Olajengbesi said attempts to contact the Commissioner of Police overseeing election security in Osun, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the election and the Police Situation Room were unsuccessful.
The council urged security agencies to ensure that their operations did not create fear or intimidation among residents or undermine the integrity of the electoral process.
It also appealed to residents to remain peaceful and law-abiding as they exercise their constitutional right to vote.
The campaign council stressed that voters should be allowed to participate freely and determine the outcome of the election without intimidation or interference.