Police and Adeleke campaign council dispute over candidate’s arrest
The arrest of Popoola Alaba, the Accord Party candidate for Ijesa South House of Representatives, has sparked a disagreement between the Imole Campaign Council and the Osun State Police Command. The campaign council alleges that Alaba and three others were forcefully taken by police officers during a meeting. The council claims the arrest was politically motivated and accuses the police of targeting Accord Party members. The police, however, deny these allegations and say the arrest was based on a petition.
Key takeaways
- The Imole Campaign Council demanded the immediate release of Popoola Alaba and accused the police of abduction.
- The council alleges that Senator Francis Fadahunsi masterminded the arrest to sideline Accord Party leaders.
- The council also accused the police of assaulting party members and running political errands.
- The police say Alaba was arrested following a petition concerning illegal mining and that his associates attacked officers during the arrest.
- Senator Fadahunsi’s media adviser dismissed the allegations, calling them baseless and an attempt to tarnish the senator’s reputation.
