Security personnel interrogated Osun State House of Assembly member Abiola Ibrahim after approximately 146 individuals were discovered gathered at his private residence in Ikire during the governorship election.
The incident took place on August 15, as voting commenced throughout the state. Ibrahim, who serves as the representative for Irewole/Isokan Constituency and is affiliated with the Accord Party, was approached by armed police early that morning.
A video circulating on social media captured the lawmaker’s interaction with the officers, where he explained that those assembled were present to vote in the ongoing election. He identified the location as his late father’s home.
When questioned about the large turnout, Ibrahim acknowledged that many attendees were registered voters but admitted that some hailed from outside the local community. He denied any involvement in organizing the group, stating, “I did not hire them. I did not promise anything.”
The questioning further delved into the political affiliations of the attendees, with the lawmaker clarifying that voting decision remained a personal choice and reiterating his status as an Accord Party member. The police reportedly retrieved Permanent Voter Cards from those at the residence.
This event unfolded amid heightened security measures across Osun State, with the Nigeria Police Force dispatching senior officials to oversee the elections and cautioning against electoral malpractice.
