ADC Alerts on Possible Arrest of Aregbesola Before Election
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed alarm over an alleged plan to arrest its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, in the lead-up to the governorship election in Osun State scheduled for Saturday. In a statement signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC reported receiving "credible reports" indicating that the former Osun State governor might be arrested, which they believe could disrupt the party's election activities.
Aregbesola served as the governor of Osun State from 2010 to 2018 and later as the Minister of the Interior. The ADC emphasized that established procedures should be followed if any security agency has lawful reasons to question Aregbesola.
They argued that an arrest just before the election would suggest an intention to hinder his ability to lead the party's election efforts. The ADC urged the Federal Government and security agencies to refrain from actions that could compromise the election's integrity, warning against potential political tensions in Osun State.
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