The Governor noted that Osun, being the home state of President Bola Tinubu, must not be turned into a political battleground.


According to a statement signed by the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, said the governor made the appeal during the decoration ceremony of his Aide-De-Camp, ADC, DSP Ahmed Bio Abdulraman, held at the Government House, Osogbo.

The event had in attendance the State’s Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, the State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Igbalawole Sotiyo, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Sector Commander, Leye Adegboyega, and other security chiefs.


Governor Adeleke commended the Nigeria Police Force for consistently embracing professionalism, commending both the Inspector General of Police, IGP, and the Osun State Police Command for their discipline and adherence to due process. He particularly lauded CP Gotan for his leadership style, which he said has promoted peace and order across the state.


While appreciating the synergy among security agencies in Osun, Adeleke charged them to maintain neutrality in political activities, insisting that law enforcement must not be compromised by partisanship. “We should continue to maintain a level playing field. This is the home state of Mr. President. Mr. President belongs to all of us. Osun should not be turned into a battleground,” the governor emphasised.

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He further highlighted the sacrifices of security operatives nationwide, remarking that the Nigeria Police Force remains a “blessed organisation” that deserves the appreciation of both the government and the people.


The police commissioner concluded by encouraging officers across the state to emulate the virtues of hard work and dedication displayed by Abdulraman, describing him as a role model within the Force.

Source: The Nation