The police in Osun say they are prepared to forestall any security threat that may arise from the outcome of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.

The tribunal is set to deliver judgement on the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress(APC) candidate, Gboyega Oyetola on Friday.

Mr Oyetola is challenging the declaration of Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the July 16, 2022 governorship election.

Police spokesperson Yemisi Opalola in a statement on Thursday in Osogbo warned troublemakers to steer clear of the state and the court premises.

“As the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sets to deliver judgement tomorrow, Jan. 27, the command wishes to assure the general public, especially the good people of the state of adequate security before, during and beyond the judgement.

“The Police in collaboration with other security agencies in the state have put all necessary security measures in place to deal decisively within the ambit of the law with anyone, group of persons who might attempt to foment trouble.

“Therefore, we appeal to parents and guardians to warn their children and wards to stay out of trouble/violence.

“People should not allow themselves to be used by any vicious politician to cause crises in the State as the command will not tolerate any kind of thuggery or hooliganism.

“The Commissioner of Police, Kehinde Longe, therefore, enjoined the good people of the state to go about their lawful daily activities,” the statement reads.

Mr Oyetola, the immediate past governor of the state, polled 375,027 votes to come behind Mr Adeleke who polled 403,371 votes, according to INEC announcement.

(NAN)