“He’s colluding with APC,” Gov Adeleke blasts IGP, calls him ‘lawless’

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  • Osun state Governor Ademola Adeleke accused the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, of aiding opposition elements in disrupting governance by enforcing a “non-existent court order”
  • Adeleke condemned security forces for supporting the opposition in breaking into local government secretariats but assured that the local government elections would proceed as scheduled on February 22
  • During a meeting with British diplomats, led by Deputy High Commissioner Jonny Baxter, the UK delegation emphasized the need for neutrality in law enforcement

Osun LGA Crisis: British Diplomats React as Gov Adeleke Accuses IGP Of Been LawlessSource: TwitterIt is unfortunate and a disservice to democracy that the Inspector General of Police is colluding with the APC to enforce a non-existent court order. This is a serious threat to democracy in Nigeria, Adeleke told the diplomats.Security Forces Enforcing IllegalityYou are in my state at a critical juncture in our political life. We face an existential threat to our democratic life from those who should protect democracy. “We have made the best efforts to guarantee peace on the unfolding local government question. I directed members of the political class to stay away.But the opposition, supported by the police, went ahead to break into the local government secretariats. Security men openly supported them to enforce illegality, he alleged.Our people are ready for elections. We will not allow democracy to be destroyed, he vowed.Calls for International AttentionWe particularly call attention to the negative role of security agents in the crisis. All stakeholders must abide by the rule of law in a democracy. There is no room for self-help, he said.British diplomats emphasize rule of law”Nigeria is a key partner to the UK, and we encourage all stakeholders to uphold democratic values, ensure peaceful governance, and respect legal institutions, Baxter stated.It is vital that law enforcement remains neutral and that political disputes are resolved through lawful channels,” he added.

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