Ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, Accord Party lawmakers have dropped a bombshell allegation. They claim that leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, have hatched a sinister plot to trigger a state of emergency – clearing the path for an appointed administrator to take over before the election. The lawmakers are now demanding the immediate redeployment of the state’s Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, whom they accuse of partisanship.
Who is making these explosive allegations?
The accusations come from Accord Party lawmakers in the National and State Assemblies representing Osun State. Those who addressed the press conference included Akogun Lere Oyewumi, Rep Bamidele Salam, and Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun. They claim to possess “very credible intelligence” about the alleged plot. Their targets: the APC, its governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji, and Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Gotan.
Where did the lawmakers present their allegations?
The press conference was held in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, on Friday. The party is on edge as the August 15 election approaches.
What exactly are the Accord lawmakers accusing the APC of planning?
The lawmakers allege a multi-stage plot. First, they claim the APC plans to intensify attacks on Accord Party members, destroy campaign materials, and kill high-profile figures. The objective, they say, is to create chaos and insecurity. That chaos, they allege, would then serve as a pretext to pressure the Federal Government into declaring a state of emergency in Osun State. Once an emergency is declared, the government could appoint an administrator – who, they claim, would be a stooge of the APC – ahead of the governorship election.
The lawmakers cited recent incidents: the killing of an Accord member, Kolade Eluyera, in Irewole Local Government Area, and the shooting of the party’s chairman in Osogbo Local Government Area, Hon. Asimiyu Ajibola, who is currently receiving treatment.
When did these alleged incidents and the press conference happen?
The killing and shooting occurred recently. The Accord lawmakers addressed the press on Friday, May 12, 2026 – three months before the August 15 election. The news was published on June 12, 2026.
Why are the lawmakers demanding the Commissioner of Police be redeployed?
They accuse CP Ibrahim Gotan of partisanship. They claim that while hundreds of Accord Party campaign billboards were vandalised, no arrests were made. They further allege that the police commissioner has tried to stop Accord Party campaigns. They believe he cannot be neutral in the election and have called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to redeploy him immediately.
How do the lawmakers want to prevent this alleged plot from succeeding?
They have made several demands: the redeployment of CP Gotan, a directive from President Bola Tinubu to security agencies to remain neutral, and close monitoring by civil society organisations, election observers, the media, the National Peace Committee, and the international community.
5 explosive claims from Accord Party lawmakers about the Osun election.
1. The alleged plot includes high-profile assassinations – not just vandalism. The lawmakers did not accuse the APC of simple thuggery. They claimed the plan includes “possible high-profile assassination.” That is not breaking billboards. That is killing political opponents. If true, the stakes are not just electoral – they are mortal.
2. The ultimate goal is a state of emergency – not just winning the election. The accusation goes beyond rigging. The lawmakers claim the APC wants to create so much chaos that the Federal Government is forced to declare a state of emergency. An appointed administrator would then take over. That would mean no election at all – or an election held under an administration favourable to the APC.
3. The police commissioner is accused of partisanship – of stopping Accord campaigns while ignoring attacks on the party. The lawmakers claim that while billboards were being destroyed, CP Gotan was busy trying to stop Accord Party campaigns. If true, the police are not neutral. They are actively suppressing one party while allowing violence against it to continue.
4. An Accord member has already been killed – and another shot. Kolade Eluyera is dead. Hon. Asimiyu Ajibola is in the hospital. These are not hypothetical fears. Accord members have already suffered violence. The lawmakers are arguing that the pattern is clear and that the violence will escalate.
5. The lawmakers are appealing to the President, the IGP, and the international community – bypassing the state government. They are not asking Governor Ademola Adeleke (their party’s governor) to solve this. They are going directly to President Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police, and even international observers. That suggests they do not trust the state apparatus to protect them.
How this affects the upcoming Osun governorship election.
i. The allegations, even if unproven, will increase political tension. Accusations of a plot to trigger a state of emergency are not minor. Whether true or false, they will raise the temperature in Osun. Supporters of both parties may become more aggressive, believing the other side is planning violence.
ii. The demand for the CP’s redeployment puts pressure on the IGP. Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun must now decide: keep CP Gotan in place and risk being seen as endorsing partisanship, or redeploy him and appear to yield to political pressure. Either choice has consequences.
iii. President Tinubu is being forced to respond. The lawmakers have directly appealed to the President to order security agencies to remain neutral. If he says nothing, critics will accuse him of complicity. If he speaks, he risks angering his own party in Osun.
iv. International observers may increase their presence in Osun. The call for international monitoring is strategic. If foreign observers are present, the government may be less likely to declare a state of emergency or tolerate blatant rigging.
v. The August 15 election is now under a cloud of suspicion. Even if the allegations are entirely false, the damage is done. Voters may stay home, fearing violence. The credibility of the election may be questioned before a single ballot is cast.
Advice from this analyst.
1. To the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun: investigate the allegations against CP Gotan immediately. If he is partisan, redeploy him. If he is not, publicly clear his name. Do not leave the accusation hanging.
2. To President Bola Tinubu: you have been called upon to act. Issue a public statement directing all security agencies in Osun to remain neutral. A clear directive now can prevent chaos later.
3. To the APC and its candidate Bola Oyebamiji: deny or confirm the allegations. If the plot exists, it is a crime. If it does not, your denial will be on record. Silence will be interpreted as guilt.
4. To the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC): deploy additional resources to Osun. If the police are perceived as partisan, INEC must be seen as the neutral arbiter.
5. To the people of Osun State: your vote is your power. Do not be intimidated. Do not stay home because of fear. But also, do not spread unverified rumours. Let the security agencies do their jobs – but hold them accountable.
A question to make you reflect.
If Accord Party lawmakers believe there is a plot to trigger a state of emergency in Osun – and they are publicly naming the APC, its candidate, and the police commissioner – what does that say about the level of trust between the opposition and the security establishment in the state?
The answer is that trust has collapsed. The opposition does not believe the police can be neutral. They are appealing to the President, the IGP, and the international community because they feel the state-level apparatus is already captured. That is not just a problem for Osun. It is a warning for every state in Nigeria. When opposition parties no longer trust the police to protect them, democracy is in danger.
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Akahi News gathered that Osun State is bracing for a potentially explosive election. Accord Party lawmakers have accused the APC and its candidate of plotting to create chaos – possibly even trigger a state of emergency. They want the police commissioner redeployed. They want the President to intervene. They want international observers to watch. One Accord member is already dead. Another is in the hospital. The campaign is only getting started. The question is not just who will win the election. The question is whether the election will happen at all – or whether a “state of emergency” will be used to cancel the people’s vote. Osun is watching. Nigeria is watching. The world is watching.