Police in Osun State on Thursday arrested 16 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for alleged electoral violation.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Folasade Odoro, who disclosed this in a statement, said the arrest was part of the Police Force’s continued efforts to discharging its responsibilities of ensuring the peaceful conclusion of Osun 2018 Gubernatorial Election, that was declared inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in which Thursday was fixed for the re-run in the seven polling units.
The suspects are: Moshood Adejare (PDP House of Representatives aspirant in Orolu Federal Constituency); Oyelayo Dayo ( PDP member Orolu LGA); .Olaoye Asimi (PDP member Orolu LGA); Raimi Taofeeq , (secretary, PDP Orolu LGA); Gbenga Olapade; Charles Amibiogoiu; Ayomide Ayansola; and Kayode Dada .
Others are Daramola Segun; Tunji Akinroyinmi ; Kunle ADEDEJI; Habeeb Bahiru; Yisa Sodiq; Adeolu Bamijoko; Oladipo Samson ; and Adeolu Bamidele.
The police statement partly read: “Police team on stop and search duties at Orolu; intercepted vehicles with sixteen persons on board in possession of customized INEC tags, face cap and jackets with the inscription of “INEC Osun 2018 Election Observer” and PDP membership cards, The suspects are using the items to have easy access to restricted areas meant for personnel with due accreditation.
“The Nigeria Police Force whishes to debunk report that some accredited INEC Observers were arrested or denied access to polling units. Therefore, assuring the good people of Osun State and other critical stakeholders of its renewed commitment and resolve to ensure adequate security for a free and fair re-run election while investigation continues”.
