Lawmakers in Osun State want their police commissioner removed immediately. They say CP Ibrahim Gotan has shown bias and left the state vulnerable ahead of next year's governorship election.
The accusation came during a press briefing in Osogbo on Thursday. Assembly Speaker Adewale Egbedun told reporters that legislators no longer trust the commissioner.
Egbedun called on IGP Olatunji Disu to replace Gotan without further delay. The call was backed by seven members of the National Assembly and 25 state lawmakers.
The group also demanded arrests of suspects linked to attacks on Accord Party members across the state. These incidents, they said, occurred over the last three months.
According to the legislators, intelligence reports point to APC leaders planning violence before August 15, 2026. They worry the police haven't acted on the threat.
Egbedun highlighted cases of broad daylight attacks caught on video. Yet perpetrators weren't arrested within 72 hours, he complained.
"How can crimes happen in branded vehicles, in public, on tape, and nothing happens?" the speaker asked reporters. He questioned why investigations weren't moving faster.
The lawmakers claim Gotan rarely attends State Security Council meetings since arriving in May 2025. Junior officers usually go in his place, they alleged.
Police leadership is also weakening the Osun Amotekun Corps, the caucus charged. This comes when kidnapping and security threats are rising nationwide.
Hundreds of Accord campaign billboards have been destroyed, they said. No arrests have followed these vandalism cases.
Campaign activities for Accord have faced restrictions in some areas. Party members also face threats of targeted violence, lawmakers claimed.
Intelligence suggests plans to attack Accord supporters and destroy their property. Such moves could trigger emergency declarations before the election, they warned.
"We're not speculating or spreading rumors," Egbedun told the media. "The information we have is serious and needs immediate action."
The lawmakers appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure neutrality among security agencies. They asked civil society groups and international observers to monitor Osun closely.
The August 15 election will determine Osun's next governor. Tensions are already high, with several groups raising concerns about fairness and safety.
