As the Osun State Gubernatorial election process and political activities gather momentum, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olawale Olokode, has rejigged the security apparatus in the State to accommodate the peculiarity of this period.
Olokode tells all the registered political parties participating in the election to submit their political party itineraries to his office (CP’s Office) ahead of any political campaign and rally. This is to avoid or safeguard clash of interest of political activities, fracas and to ensure adequate security coverage.
The instruction was contained in a statement by Yemisi Opalola, the police spokesperson on Monday.
Opalola said the CP gave the instruction during a meeting with representatives of political parties in his office on Monday.
The statement partly reads, “The CP also advise political parties/politicians to play the political game by the stipulated rules and ensure their campaign, procession and rallies does not hinder the legitimate activities/business of the citizens/road users.
“The CP further solicits for the understanding, collaboration and cooperation of all political parties and stronger synergy between the police and members of the public to sustain the peaceful environment being enjoyed in the state.”
Some of the parties in attendance are Accord, Action Democratic Party, All Progressives Congress, Labour Party, People’s Democratic Party, Social Democratic Party and the Young Progressive Party.
