The Osun State Amotekun Corps has strongly denied allegations that it intends to forcibly take over local government secretariats across the state.

In a statement issued on Tuesday in Osogbo by the Corps' Public Relations Officer, Yusuf Idowu Abass, on behalf of the Corps Commander, Isaac Omoyele, the agency described the claims as false and provocative.

The security outfit cautioned politicians against making inflammatory statements that could incite public unrest, emphasizing that such remarks undermine peace and security in the state.

Amotekun labeled the allegations as “unfounded, reckless, and misleading,” stressing that it has received no instruction to interfere in local government affairs.

“Our role remains intelligence-based, community-focused security within legal boundaries. At no point have we strayed from that responsibility,” the statement said.

Reiterating its neutrality, the Corps emphasized that it is a non-political entity devoted to upholding the law and safeguarding the lives of citizens in all 30 local government areas of the state.

“We refuse to be entangled in political controversies or have our name dragged into partisan narratives,” it added.

Amotekun further reaffirmed its dedication to transparency, professionalism, and lawful operations while condemning any attempt to distort its mission or tarnish its reputation.

“We urge the public to disregard these baseless accusations. Our commitment to peace, lawfulness, and integrity remains steadfast,” the statement concluded.

Meanwhile, it was gathered that Bola Oyebamiji, a governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, was the source of the allegations against the Amotekun Corps.

Oyebamiji, who also serves as the Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), made the claims on Saturday in response to a recent Court of Appeal ruling that upheld the February 10, 2025 decision reinstating APC-elected local government officials.

He warned the state government against using Amotekun to dislodge the reinstated chairmen and councillors, describing such a move as unlawful and potentially inflammatory.

According to him, “The misleading narratives being pushed by Governor Ademola Adeleke’s team are capable of inciting the public against duly elected local government authorities.”

Oyebamiji asserted that the state government has exhausted its legal avenues, as the timeframe to approach the Supreme Court has lapsed.

He further urged Governor Adeleke to prioritize peace and avoid a recurrence of the February 17, 2025 violence, during which the former Chairman of Irewole Local Government, Hon. Remi Abass, lost his life.