PDP Accuses Ekiti Governor of Intimidating Opposition

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has accused Governor Biodun Oyebanji of intimidating opposition members through the use of state security agencies as the June 20 governorship election approaches. PDP's deputy governorship candidate, Ayodeji Ogunsakin, alleged that several PDP members have been arrested, detained, and harassed for their political affiliations.

During a press conference in Ado Ekiti, Ogunsakin urged President Bola Tinubu and security authorities to investigate these allegations and ensure that democratic rights are protected. He called for a level playing field for all political parties and emphasized that security agencies should remain professional and non-partisan.

Ogunsakin criticized the state government for focusing on opposition figures instead of addressing pressing security challenges. Taiwo Olatunbosun, the Ekiti State Commissioner for Information, dismissed the PDP's allegations as untrue and an attempt to gain undue attention, asserting that the governor is not involved in the arrests of PDP members.