The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Osun State has called for the immediate redeployment of the state's Commissioner of Police, according to a report by Sahara Reporters. The party issued the demand on Monday, July 27, 2026, warning that the police chief's continued presence could lead to election violence ahead of the upcoming governorship poll.
Sahara Reporters states that the SDP's request is based on concerns over the commissioner's perceived bias and the potential for unrest during the election. The party has urged the national police leadership to act quickly to reassign the commissioner, arguing that a neutral security chief is essential for a free and fair vote.
The SDP's warning comes as political tensions rise in Osun State, where parties are preparing for the governorship election. The party has not provided specific evidence of misconduct but insists that the current security arrangements could undermine the electoral process. The demand for redeployment is the latest in a series of complaints from opposition parties about police neutrality in the state.
Observers will watch whether the national police command responds to the SDP's request and how the Osun government reacts to the growing security concerns.
