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  • Osun Govt, Accord Raise Alarm Over Alleged Police Plot Ahead Of Governorship Election

    The Osun State Government and the leadership of the Accord Party have accused the Inspector General of Police (IGP) of allegedly deploying a special squad to target opposition figures ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state.

    The allegation was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, who claimed that the unit was created to carry out operations against Accord Party leaders and some government officials.

    Govt Alleges “Decapitation Operation”

    According to the statement, the alleged squad is being led by CSP Moses Lahor.

    “We have a reliable report that the Inspector General of Police has created and dispatched a special squad under CSP Moses Lahor for a decapitation operation against Accord leaders,” the statement alleged.

    The government further claimed that the operation involved plans for “selective commando-like arrests” of opposition figures.

    It alleged that the planned arrests were not intended for investigation purposes but for what it described as “possible summary execution.”

    Allegations Against APC Candidate

    The statement also accused the APC governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, of allegedly providing logistical support to the squad.

    According to the government, meetings were allegedly held between the squad and the APC candidate ahead of the operation.

    “The APC candidate has availed the alleged squad two Toyota 18-seater buses and one Sienna car for their operations,” the statement claimed.

    The government further alleged that the operation was being coordinated without the knowledge of the Osun State Commissioner of Police.

    Concerns Over Officer’s Past Conduct

    The statement also claimed that the squad leader had previously been posted out of Osun State following alleged misconduct linked to a shooting incident involving a suspected member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

    According to the government, the officer was later redeployed to another police unit as part of what it described as “operational punishment.”

    Call For Intervention

    The Osun government and Accord Party called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the international community to intervene over the alleged development.

    “We urge the Inspector General of Police to ensure that his men are not used to carry out unlawful operations in Osun State,” the statement added.

    They also warned against any attempt to disrupt the election process, insisting that residents of the state remained aware of what they described as political plots ahead of the poll.

    Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police Force had not issued any official response to the allegations as of the time of filing this report.

  • Osun Government Deposes Ipetumodu Monarch Oba Oloyede, Declares Stool Vacant After US Fraud Conviction

    The Osun State Government has officially deposed the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Ife North Local Government Area, Oba Gbenga Joseph Oloyede, with immediate effect.

    The decision was announced on Monday following approval by the State Executive Council.

    Government Cites Law and Conviction

    In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, the government said the action followed due consultation and legal review.

    It stated that the monarch’s conviction in the United States for COVID-19-related fraud influenced the decision.

    “Oba Oloyede… was removed in line with state laws governing traditional institutions,” the statement read.

    Staff of Office Withdrawn, Stool Declared Vacant

    The state government also announced the withdrawal of the monarch’s staff of office and other instruments of authority.

    This effectively declared the throne of Apetumodu of Ipetumodu vacant.

    It added that security agencies have been directed to maintain peace in the community while stakeholders are urged to remain calm.

    Legal Troubles in the United States

    Oba Oloyede, a dual citizen of Nigeria and the United States, was sentenced in August 2025 to four years in prison for leading a COVID-19 loan fraud scheme.

    U.S. authorities said he exploited emergency loan programmes meant for struggling businesses, leading to millions of dollars in losses.

    He was also ordered to forfeit property and pay over $4.4 million in restitution.

    Succession Tensions in Ipetumodu

    The development has deepened tensions in Ipetumodu, with different ruling houses divided over the future of the stool.

    Some stakeholders had earlier called on the state government to declare the throne vacant and begin the process of selecting a new monarch.

    The government, however, said it will communicate the next steps in line with customary and legal procedures.