Nigeria: Osun Poll - Speaker Raises Alarm Over Alleged Attacks, Seeks Global Intervention
[Leadership] The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, has raised the alarm over alleged attacks, intimidation and threats against citizens and political actors in parts of the state ahead of the governorship election.
The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, has expressed alarm over alleged attacks and intimidation targeting citizens and political figures in Osun ahead of the governorship election. Speaking to journalists in Osogbo, Egbedun called for international intervention to monitor the situation and protect citizens' rights.
He specifically highlighted reports of armed military personnel allegedly targeting political leaders in Odo Otin Local Government Area. Egbedun alleged that an elderly woman's residence was invaded, and her children were taken away, while gunshots were fired during an attack on another political figure. He warned that such incidents should not be treated as ordinary political disputes, emphasizing the need for protection of all citizens regardless of their political affiliations.
Additionally, the Speaker raised concerns over the release of three armed men accused of involvement in an incident in Okuku. He urged the Federal Government, DSS, Nigerian Police, Army, and other authorities to investigate these allegations and release their findings. Egbedun also demanded independent monitoring by the National Human Rights Commission, civil society organizations, and international human rights institutions.
He stressed that this appeal was not political but aimed at safeguarding democracy and the rule of law.
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