PSC Deploys Monitoring Team to Osun Ahead of Governorship Election

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has deployed a high-powered monitoring team to Osun State to oversee the conduct of police personnel ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.

The commission said the deployment is aimed at safeguarding the credibility of the August 15, 2026 election and ensuring that officers assigned to the exercise strictly comply with established rules and regulations governing election duties.

In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the PSC Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Torty Kalu, the commission said its delegation would monitor police conduct before, during and after the election.

The team is being led by retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Taiwo Lakanu, a member of the PSC board and Chairman of its Standing Committee on Police Matters.

According to the commission, the monitoring team will ensure that police personnel maintain the highest standards of discipline, professionalism and impartiality throughout the electoral process.

“The Commission is committed to deepening public confidence in the electoral process by guaranteeing that Police conduct remains impartial, rule-based, and civil at all times,” the PSC said.

The commission urged all police officers deployed for the election to remain apolitical, act professionally and protect the rights of citizens to cast their ballots freely and peacefully.

It also warned that any officer found compromising the credibility or integrity of the election would face appropriate sanctions.

“The PSC reassures Nigerians that it will not hesitate to sanction any officer found compromising the credibility of the election,” the commission stated.

The deployment comes ahead of what is expected to be a closely contested governorship election, with incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke seeking a second term against several challengers, including the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji.

The election campaign has been marked by heightened political tensions and allegations of violence and intimidation, prompting increased security preparations across the state.

More than 25,000 security personnel are expected to be deployed for the election, while the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has maintained that preparations for the August 15 poll are on course.