Osun: Buhari’s directive does not exonerate Sen. Adeleke – Police
governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun
State, has not been exonerated despite President Muhammadu Buhari's
directive not to invite him.
DAILY POST recalls that police on Wednesday invited Adeleke to appear
at the force headquarters over an alleged malpractice while sitting
for the 2017 National Examination Council (NECO) test.
But shortly after the invitation, Buhari ordered the IGP to suspend
the invitation until after the election.
However, speaking on NTA, on Thursday, Moshood said a suspect could be
invited "at any time" as the directive from Buhari does not change
anything.
"There is no time limit to arresting any suspect that has been accused
or there is an allegation of an offence.
Police action terminates when a matter has been taken to court. We
have filed charges in court and the matter is off our hands.
"But if there is any directive that we should not invite him, that
directive does not exonerate him from [allegation/] court process and
the people should know that the rule of law prevails above any other
consideration.
Moshood also assured electorates of a peaceful election come Saturday
in Osun state.
"As at yesterday, the Deputy Inspector-General of police in the state
has gone around the state on what we call 'the show of force exercise'
with other security agencies.
"The DIG operations is in charge of the security architecture in the
state for the election, they have gone round, they have met with
people and equally talked to them.
"We are enjoying very large cooperation from them, we are hopeful that
come Saturday, everything will be peaceful to secure an environment
for a credible election," Moshood added
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