Security operatives have taken over the headquarters of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) in Osogbo ahead of the contentious council poll slated for tomorrow.
Findings by The Nation on Friday revealed officials of the electoral umpire vacated the complex since Thursday following the advice of Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN.
When The Nation visited the headquarters of OSIEC on Friday evening, there were about 16 heavily armed policemen at the entrance and its surroundings.
The entrances of the commission were shut with the operatives placing two benches in front of the gate.
One of the operatives told The Nation: “There have been no activities here since yesterday. I don’t know the reason. There is nobody inside the compound.”
Efforts to reach the Chairman of the commission, Barrister Hashim Abioye were abortive.
He couldn’t be reached on phone. He also didn’t respond to text messages.
