The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has accused the Inspector General of Police (IGP) of backing the All Progressives Congress (APC) in their alleged bid to retain former local government chairmen whose tenures have expired.
The PDP alleges that the police are providing security cover for the former chairmen, preventing the newly appointed caretaker committees from assuming office. This accusation has heightened political tensions in the state, with the PDP accusing the police of partisanship.
The PDP claims that the actions of the police are undermining the democratic process and creating an environment of instability in the local government areas. They argue that the former chairmen's tenures have legally expired and that the newly appointed caretaker committees have the legitimate authority to govern.
The party has called on the IGP to withdraw the police personnel providing security for the former chairmen and allow the caretaker committees to assume their duties. The APC, on the other hand, has dismissed the PDP's allegations, stating that they are acting within the law. The situation is creating a tense standoff, with both parties accusing each other of illegal activities.