{
  "id": 892143,
  "title": "Adeleke campaign backs Tinubu’s directive for police neutrality",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/adeleke-campaign-backs-tinubus-directive-for-police-neutrality",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T17:50:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/adeleke-campaign-backs-tinubus-directive-for-police-neutrality/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Imole Campaign Council, the political organization backing Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s order for police and other security forces to remain neutral and professional during the upcoming gubernatorial election. In a statement released on Friday from Osogbo, council spokesman Pelumi Olajengbesi emphasized the importance of the directive, stating that it would be crucial for protecting voters and maintaining the integrity of the electoral process. Olajengbesi called on the Nigeria Police Force to adhere to the directive and carry out its duties impartially. He highlighted the President’s instructions to the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, and other security chiefs to ensure maximum security at polling stations and safeguard voters. The campaign council also expressed support for Tinubu’s call for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a transparent, free, and fair election. The council expressed worry over the recent perceived lack of professional neutrality from the police, urging them to respect the presidential order and act dispassionately during the election. The Imole Campaign Council urged the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to enforce compliance with the presidential directive. They emphasized that it was vital to ensure the safety of voters, guard polling stations, apprehend troublemakers regardless of their political leanings, and guarantee that all votes are counted accurately. The council called upon the citizens of Osun State to participate actively in the electoral process and vote according to their preferences.",
  "summary": "Adeleke’s campaign council supports President Tinubu’s directive for police neutrality in Saturday’s governorship election, urging impartiality and voter p Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-campaign-backs-tinubus-directive-for-police-neutrality/",
  "key_points": [
    "Imole Campaign Council endorses Tinubu's police neutrality directive.",
    "Council spokesman emphasizes importance for voter protection and electoral integrity.",
    "Concern over police impartiality ahead of Osun State gubernatorial election."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Adeleke campaign backs Tinubu’s directive for police neutrality",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/adeleke-campaign-backs-tinubus-directive-for-police-neutrality-900704",
        "published": "2026-08-14T18:00:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}