Ogun PDP confirms arrest of 2023 guber candidate Adebutu

The Ogun State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed the arrest and detention of its 2023 governorship candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu.

He was reportedly taken into custody by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday and detained at a secret police facility.

Earlier that day, Adebutu held a press conference where he accused the government of harassment and intimidation of PDP leaders, members, and supporters, particularly concerning alleged military and police interference during the recent local government elections in Ogun State.

The arrest is said to be connected to disturbances reported in Iperu town on Saturday, November 16, during the local government polls. Despite efforts to secure Adebutu’s release by Monday night, he remained in detention.

Arc. Kayode Adebayo, the Ogun PDP Publicity Secretary, announced that further steps would be taken to facilitate his release on Tuesday.

“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 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.

“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,” he stated.