Osun 2026: Imole Campaign Council Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot to Arrest 46 Key Members

With the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election just around the corner, political tension in the state has escalated following serious allegations raised by Governor Ademola Adeleke’s campaign team.

The Imole Campaign Council has alleged a coordinated plan by security operatives to arrest, detain, and relocate 46 prominent members and key political strategists of the governor’s campaign to Abuja ahead of the polls.

Key Highlights of the Allegations

• Targeting Key Figures: According to the Deputy Director-General of the Imole Campaign Council, Honourable Kolapo Alimi, those marked on the alleged arrest list include a serving state commissioner, party leaders, and grassroots mobilisers—particularly around Ikire in Irewole Local Government Area.
• Intimidation Claims: The campaign team accused the opposition and security agencies of attempting to cripple the governor’s campaign structure and cause panic among voters before election day.
• Call for Intervention: The campaign council spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, Esq., urged the Inspector General of Police, international election observers, and civil society groups to intervene and stop what they termed “political victimisation”.

Recent Clashes and Police Response

This latest development follows recent friction between the Osun State Government and security authorities:

1. Raid on Government Officials: The campaign council previously condemned the arrest of the Secretary to the Osun State Government (SSG), Hon. Igbalaye Teslim, and dozens of campaign supporters during a raid.
2. Police Refusal: The Osun State Police Command has dismissed the claims of bias or targeted political persecution, asserting that security operations across the state are strictly aimed at enforcing law and order and curbing electoral offences.

The Big Picture

As the August 15 election draws closer, the face-off between the ruling party in the state and security agencies highlights the intense battle for Osun. Both political observers and local residents are keeping a close watch on how events unfold in the coming days