#OsunDecides2022: Amotekun Restrained From Participating In Polls

A Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo has restrained the Osun Security Network, Amotekun Corps from participating in the Saturday gubernatorial election.

The order from the Federal High Court mandated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to make use of the Amotekun Corps as part of the security personnel to be deployed in the election.

The order also mandated Amotekun Corps not to serve as either security personnel or volunteer in the guber election.

“That the 1st defendant (INEC) is hereby restrained from requesting the deployment of the second defendant (AMOTEKUN) as part of the security personnel deployable for the purpose of Osun 2022 governorship election pending the determination of the originating summons filed in the suit."

Speaking with journalists after the court directive, Hashim Abioye stated that with the order, it is now forbidden for INEC to make use of Amotekun as part of the security personnel to be drafted for the election.

“As I speak to you, those concerned, the INEC, police and other relevant agencies, have been appropriately served."