The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 governorship election in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu.
Adebutu’s arrest was confirmed by the PDP Publicity Secretary in Ogun State, Kayode Adebayo, on Monday, November 18, 2024.
Adebayo, in a statement, disclosed that the DSS invited Adebutu for questioning over his alleged connection with a disturbance during the local government elections held in Ogun State on Saturday, November 16.
The Ogun PDP spokesman added that Adebutu has since been detained by the DSS.
He stated: “This is to inform the members of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party that the leader of the party has truly been detained by the DSS for charges yet unknown.
“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.
“Several efforts have been made to secure his bail as of 10 p.m. 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.
“By this release, we want our people and the general public to be duly informed about his whereabouts and to maintain calm and peace until this matter is resolved.”
