DSS Arrests Ladi Adebutu

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November 19, 2024

Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 Ogun State governorship election, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS), according to a statement from his party.

Kayode Adebayo, the PDP Publicity Secretary in Ogun State, confirmed Adebutu’s arrest and detention in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Monday.

Adebayo explained that Adebutu was invited for questioning by the DSS in connection with alleged disturbances during the local government elections held on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

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“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,” Adebayo said.

“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.”