International — Inspector general & Nigeria — All Progressives Congress

International — Inspector general: Called upon to redeploy Osun police commissioner and ensure neutral deployment.

Nigeria — All Progressives Congress: Main opposition party, fielding Bola Oyebamiji. Accused of planning to rig the election and of sponsoring violence. Its performance could affect its national standing.

International — Inspector general: Called upon to investigate alleged police misconduct; his response influences the integrity of the process.

Nigeria — All Progressives Congress: Ruling party that lost the governorship. The defeat is a political setback and may affect its prospects in 2027.

International — Inspector general: Called upon to ensure police neutrality; allegations of pressure and reinstatement of the Osun Commissioner raise concerns about his independence and leadership.

Nigeria — All Progressives Congress: Ruling party; its national chairman's 'must-win' comment is referenced, but the party is not directly accused in the petition.

International — Inspector general: The International — Inspector general and his team have indicated support for the establishment of state police, and the International — Inspector general, Tunji Disu, was present at high-level consultative meetings.

Nigeria — All Progressives Congress: Majority party, supported the bill.

International — Inspector general: Called to intervene by state government.

Nigeria — All Progressives Congress: Opposition party; welcomed police operation as vindication of vote-buying allegations.