The Police Service Commission (PSC) has deployed a delegation to Osun State to monitor the conduct of police personnel ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.

The delegation, led by retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Taiwo Lakanu, a PSC board member and chairman of its Standing Committee on Police Matters, will oversee officers deployed for election duties and assess their compliance with established guidelines.

In a statement on Tuesday, PSC Head of Protocol and Public Relations Torty Kalu said the delegation would ensure that officers maintained discipline, professionalism and impartiality before, during and after the poll.

The commission urged all police personnel assigned to the election to remain apolitical, respect citizens’ rights and ensure voters are able to cast their ballots freely and peacefully.

“The PSC delegation will ensure that officers deployed for the election strictly adhere to the guiding principles governing election duties and uphold the highest standards of discipline and professionalism,” the statement said.

The commission also warned that officers found compromising the credibility of the election would face sanctions.

The deployment comes as 14 political parties prepare to contest the August 15, 2026, governorship election organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission. About 15,000 police officers have already been deployed across the state for the election.