Accord Party candidates allege police harassment in Osun
A group of Accord Party candidates in Osun State have accused the police of intimidating and persecuting their leaders and members. Bamidele Salam spoke on behalf of the candidates, calling on Bola Tinubu to intervene. The group demanded the release of Alaba Ibrahim Popoola and Sodiq Olaniyan, who they say are being detained under questionable circumstances. Allegations were also made against Francis Fadahunsi, while his media adviser denied any wrongdoing.
Key takeaways
- Bamidele Salam urged Bola Tinubu to address alleged police intimidation of Accord Party members in Osun State.
- The group called for the immediate release of Alaba Ibrahim Popoola and Sodiq Olaniyan, citing concerns over their detention.
- Salam claimed that an APC leader interfered with INEC duties, leading to Olaniyan’s arrest after he raised the issue.
- Allegations were made that Francis Fadahunsi met with security agencies to target Accord Party leaders, which his media adviser denied.
- The Osun State Police Command stated that Popoola was arrested over a petition dated July 4 alleging involvement in illegal mining.
