BREAKING: DSS Detains Ogun PDP Candidate Ladi Adebutu

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 Ogun State governorship election, Ladi Adebutu has been detained by the Department of State Services (DSS).

The PDP’s Ogun State Publicity Secretary, Kayode Adebayo, confirmed that Adebutu was detained by the DSS in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Monday.

According to Adebayo, Adebutu was invited by the DSS for questioning in connection with incidents that occurred during the local government elections held on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

“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.

Despite his detention, Adebutu has reassured his supporters and party members to stay calm and trust in the 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.

Efforts to secure Adebutu’s release, including applying for bail on personal recognition or with a surety, have so far been unsuccessful. His legal team was as at Monday night expected to take further actions on Tuesday morning to secure the Adebutu’s release from the custody of the DSS who detained him.

The PDP has urged its members and the public to remain peaceful and patient while the situation is being addressed.

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