{"id":356625,"date":"2025-02-21T23:10:57","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T22:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=356625"},"modified":"2025-02-21T23:10:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T22:10:57","slug":"police-call-for-suspension-of-osun-lg-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2025\/02\/21\/police-call-for-suspension-of-osun-lg-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"Police call for suspension of Osun LG elections"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Identify existing legal complexities<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Seek safety of citizens\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Reiterate its unwavering commitment to maintaining peace, protecting lives and property<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Nigerian Police Force has strongly advised the Osun State Government to suspend the planned LG elections scheduled for the state forthwith in the interest of public safety and national stability.<\/p>\n<p>The police said the call for suspension followed an imminent threat to security, noting there is credible intelligence indicating a high likelihood of violence and significant security threats should the planned local government elections proceed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2025\/02\/21\/osun-announces-restriction-of-vehicular-movement-ahead-lg-polls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Osun State<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The statement signed by the Force Public Relations officer said, \u2018Credible intelligence indicating a high likelihood of violence and significant security threats should the planned Local Government elections proceed in Osun State.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese reports gathered from joint intelligence gathering reveal that various groups, including political elements and other interested parties, are mobilising to instigate unrest, disrupt public peace, and undermine the democratic order.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGiven this imminent threat to security, the NPF strongly advises the Osun State Government to suspend the planned elections forthwith in the interest of public safety and national stability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Force has assessed the current security landscape and determined that proceeding with the elections under these volatile conditions could escalate into widespread unrest, endangering lives and property.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, is fully prepared to take decisive action to prevent any breakdown of law and order.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, to avert unnecessary confrontation and safeguard the democratic process, it is in the best interest of all stakeholders that the elections be stood down.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the security concerns, it is also imperative to consider the legal clarification by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice on the extant judicial pronouncements concerning local government administration in Osun State.<\/p>\n<p>He cited the Court of Appeal judgment delivered on the 22nd of February 2025, which stands to have nullified the Federal High Court\u2019s previous decision and reinforces the position that the elections, as presently contemplated, lack a firm legal foundation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn light of the combination of heightened security threats and the existing legal complexities, the Nigeria Police Force advises the Osun State Government to reconsider and suspend the planned elections immediately.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe NPF reiterates its unwavering commitment to maintaining peace, protecting lives and property, and ensuring that Nigeria\u2019s democratic processes are upheld in accordance with the law.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge all stakeholders, including political parties, to act with restraint and prioritise the well-being of citizens during this period.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Identify existing legal complexities Seek safety of citizens\u00a0 Reiterate its unwavering commitment to maintaining peace, protecting lives and property The Nigerian Police Force has strongly advised the Osun State Government to suspend the planned LG elections scheduled for the state forthwith in the interest of public safety and national stability. 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