PSC Deploys Team to Monitor Osun Governorship Election
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has deployed a monitoring team to Osun State ahead of the governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026. The delegation is led by DIG Taiwo Lakanu (retd.), a board member and chairman of the PSC Standing Committee on Police Matters.
The team's primary role is to oversee the conduct of police personnel assigned to the election, ensuring compliance with established guidelines governing election duties. Torty Kalu, the Head of Protocol and Public Relations of the PSC, stated that the delegation aims to maintain discipline and professionalism among police officers before, during, and after the election.
The PSC has urged all deployed officers to remain apolitical and protect citizens' rights to vote freely and peacefully. The commission warned that any officer compromising the election's credibility would face sanctions.
A total of 15,000 police officers have been deployed for the election, which will see 14 political parties contesting.
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