A sitting member of the Osun State House of Assembly has been taken into custody by police over allegations of voter fraud ahead of the 2026 elections.Hon. Abiola Ibrahim Inaolaji, who represents Irewole/Isokan Constituency, was arrested on Friday night during a raid at his residence in Ikire.
During the operation, officers said they recovered over 200 Permanent Voter Cards and detained 143 individuals described as suspected electoral mercenaries.In a video released by the police, the lawmaker introduced himself and allegedly admitted to bringing the 143 people into Osun State from other states. He claimed the group was assembled to take part in the upcoming election.
According to the Osun Police Command, initial findings show the suspects were transported from Ondo State. The individuals reportedly told investigators they were recruited by an unnamed politician who provided them with voter cards and promised payment in exchange for voting in a particular direction.Command spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi confirmed the arrests and said a full investigation is underway.
He noted that detectives are working to identify other persons linked to the alleged network, including those behind the recruitment, PVC collection, and voter inducement. Security agencies say the operation is part of broader efforts to safeguard the credibility of the #OsunDecides2026 polls.
