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DSS arrests PDP ex-guber candidate, Ladi Adebutu
The Department of State Services (DSS) in Ogun State has arrested the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ladi Adebutu.
CityNews learnt that Adebutu was arrested in respect of last Saturday’s local government election in Ogun State.
He was accused of bringing 40 ‘illegal policemen’ from MOPOL 49 in Lagos to the State on the day of the election and also going about the Ikenne local government area of the state with PDP thugs riding on motorcycles in an attempt to snatch ballot boxes while brandishing guns and other weapons.
Confirming his arrest to newsmen , the party’s publicity secretary, Kayode Adebayo, said he was detained for charges yet unknown.
Adebayo noted that efforts to secure his bail proved abortive as at about 10 pm.
He said, ” The leader of the Peoples Democratic Party has truly been detained by the DSS for charges yet unknown.
“Several efforts have been made to secure his bail as at 10pm on Monday, 18th November, 2024 either on personal recognition or by a surety but none has yielded any result so far; his lawyers have been informed and they will take it up by tomorrow (Tuesday) morning.”
He, however, urged the public and supporters of the party to maintain calm and peace until the matter is resolved.
“However, our principal has called for calm and directed that all members of the party, supporters and well wishers should be rest assured that this time shall pass, it is one of the prices for our democracy,” he added.
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