Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on security agencies to remain professional and non-partisan in the unfolding political climate, stressing that Osun, being the home state of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, must not be turned into a political battleground.
A statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, noted that the governor made the appeal during the decoration ceremony of his Aide-De-Camp (ADC), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ahmed Bio Abdulraman, at the Government House, Osogbo.
The event was attended by the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan; the NSCDC State Commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo; the FRSC Sector Commander, Leye Adegboyega; and other service chiefs.
Adeleke praised the Nigeria Police Force for its professionalism, commending the Inspector General of Police and the Osun Command for their discipline and adherence to due process.
He particularly lauded Commissioner Gotan for his leadership style, which he said has fostered peace and order across the state.
While appreciating the synergy among security agencies, the governor charged them to remain neutral in political activities.
“We should continue to maintain a level playing field. This is the home state of Mr. President. Mr. President belongs to all of us. Osun should not be turned into a battleground,” he stressed.
Expressing delight over the promotion of his ADC, Adeleke described DSP Abdulraman as an exemplary officer whose loyalty and discipline reflect the values of the Nigeria Police, noting that the Force remains a vital institution for Nigeria’s growth and stability.