Osun polls: PSC deploys monitoring team, warns against misconduct by police officers

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has said it deployed a high-powered delegation to oversee the conduct of police personnel deployed for electoral duties ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State.

The delegation, led by DIG Taiwo Lakanu (retd.), a board member and Chairman of the PSC Standing Committee on Police Matters, will, among other responsibilities, monitor police personnel and ensure compliance with guidelines governing election duties.

PSC Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, who made this known, said the delegation would ensure that police officers maintained discipline and professionalism before, during and after the election.

Ani, in a statement, said the deployment was aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the election and deepening public confidence in the electoral process. He urged all police officers deployed to the state to remain apolitical, conduct themselves professionally and protect the rights of citizens to vote freely and peacefully.

The statement read: “In a decisive move to safeguard the integrity of the August 15, 2026 Governorship Election in Osun State, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has deployed a high-powered monitoring delegation to observe the conduct of Police personnel on election duty across the state.

“The delegation, led by DIG (Dr) Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), Board Member and Chairman of the PSC Standing Committee on Police Matters, will ensure that officers deployed for the election strictly adhere to the guiding principles governing election duties and uphold the highest standards of discipline and professionalism before, during and after the polls.

“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 Commission urges all Police officers assigned to Osun State for the election to display exemplary conduct, remain apolitical and protect the rights of all citizens to vote freely and peacefully.

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