Lawmaker Abiola Ibrahim Arrested During Osun Election

On the day of the Osun State governorship election, Abiola Ibrahim, the lawmaker representing Irewole/Isokan State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, was arrested by operatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation-Intelligence Response Team in Ikire. He was taken into custody for allegedly harboring approximately 146 individuals suspected to be mercenaries at a private residence.

The arrest occurred in the early hours of Saturday, as voters were gathering at polling units across the state. DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, the Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrest, stating that Ibrahim was found with the large group of people.

During police questioning, Ibrahim asserted that the individuals were registered voters who had come to participate in the election, denying any involvement in hiring them or making promises. He identified himself as a member of the Accord Party.

The incident has drawn attention as security agencies monitor political activities to prevent violence and electoral malpractice.