Adeola Threatens Legal Action Over Origin Claims in Ogun
The 2027 governorship race in Ogun State has intensified as Senator Olamilekan Adeola, known as Yayi and the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate, threatens legal action against party member Abayomi Hunye and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Ambassador Folake Marcus-Bello. Adeola demands evidence within 24 hours to support their claims that he is from Ekiti State, which he describes as libellous.
His Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro, issued a statement asserting that these allegations are false and linked to Adeola's governorship ambitions. Adeola criticized the claims made during interviews on Channels Television, particularly disputing assertions about his parents' graves.
Hunye responded, stating he is prepared for court and views Adeola's legal threat as a distraction. He emphasized that the issue of a candidate's origin has constitutional implications and pledged to present evidence supporting their claims in court.
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