Adeleke campaign group demands release of detained supporters
Ademola Adeleke's campaign team has called for the immediate release of supporters allegedly detained ahead of the Osun State governorship election. The group, represented by spokesperson Pelumi Olajengbesi, accused the Nigeria Police Force of targeting their members and intimidating opposition supporters. The campaign alleges that dozens were arrested and transferred to correctional centres without being charged. The police, however, dispute these claims and insist only six adults were detained based on credible intelligence.
Key takeaways
- Pelumi Olajengbesi claims that over 86 supporters of Ademola Adeleke were arrested and detained without lawful basis.
- The campaign alleges that 36 detainees were transferred to Keffi Correctional Centre and 14 to Kuje Custodial Centre, with no charges filed.
- The group accuses the Osun State Commissioner of Police of compromising the electoral process and calls for the Inspector-General of Police to intervene.
- Olajengbesi also claims that the Secretary to the Osun State Government and other party leaders were arrested without justification.
- The Osun State Police Command denies the allegations, stating that only six adults were arrested based on credible intelligence and no homes of commissioners were invaded.
