DSS Releases Adebutu, Dismisses Allegations As Baseless

Former Ogun State governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party, Ladi Adebutu, has been released from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).

Adebutu, detained over alleged disturbances during the November 16, 2024, local government elections, described the accusations as unfounded and politically motivated.

In a statement confirming his release, Adebutu said:  “The allegations were so baseless that it became clear their purpose was to silence me as a voice of the opposition.”

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He criticized the conduct of the elections, asserting that they were neither free nor fair and emphasized his advocacy for local government financial autonomy as a cornerstone for development.

Adebutu pledged to further expose issues he believes undermine governance in Ogun State over the past five years.