DSS PDP Candidate Ladi Adebutu
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 Ogun State governorship election, according to a statement by the party.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the arrest was confirmed by the PDP’s Ogun State Publicity Secretary, Kayode Adebayo, who revealed in a Monday statement issued in Abeokuta that Adebutu was invited for questioning concerning disturbances during the local government elections held on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
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“This is to inform members of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party, that our leader has indeed been detained by the DSS on charges yet to be disclosed,” Adebayo stated.
He urged party members and supporters to remain calm, assuring them of Adebutu’s confidence in the legal process. “Our principal has called for calm and reassured all members, supporters, and well-wishers that this challenge will pass. It is one of the sacrifices for democracy,” Adebayo added.
Attempts to secure Adebutu’s release, including a bail request on personal recognition or with a surety, were unsuccessful as of 10:00 p.m. on Monday.
DSS PDP Candidate Ladi Adebutu
His legal team has been notified and is expected to take further action on Tuesday morning.
The PDP has called on its members and the public to remain peaceful and patient while the matter is being resolved.
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