Accord accuses police of harassing its members in Osun
The Accord party has petitioned Bola Tinubu and the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, over alleged police harassment of its members in Osun State. The party claims that about 100 of its leaders, candidates, and supporters have been arrested and detained, with some reportedly transferred to Abuja. Maxwell Mgbudem, the National Chairman, described these actions as an assault on democracy and called for the removal of the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan. The party urged its supporters to remain peaceful and called for intervention from stakeholders to ensure a fair governorship election.
What we know
- Accord alleges that police have harassed, intimidated, and arrested its members ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State.
- The party claims about 100 of its leaders, candidates, and supporters have been detained, with some moved to Abuja.
- Maxwell Mgbudem accuses the police of ignoring previous attacks on the party’s campaign council, offices, and supporters.
- The party is demanding the immediate removal of the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, citing partisanship.
- Accord urges stakeholders, including Bola Tinubu and civil society, to intervene and ensure a level playing field in the upcoming election.
