ADC warns against alleged plan to arrest Aregbesola in Osun
The African Democratic Congress has alleged that security agencies are planning to arrest its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, ahead of the Osun State governorship election. The party claims it has received credible information about the plot and warns that such an action could increase political tension. Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, expressed concern over what he described as a pattern of intimidation against opposition figures. The ADC has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to act with restraint and respect democratic principles.
What we know
- The ADC alleges that there is a plan by security agencies to arrest Rauf Aregbesola before the Osun governorship election.
- The party says such an arrest could be seen as an attempt to prevent Aregbesola from coordinating election activities for the opposition.
- Bolaji Abdullahi stated that any lawful invitation to Aregbesola should follow established legal procedures.
- The ADC cautioned that actions by the authorities before, during, and after the election will be closely watched by the public.
- The party urged the Federal Government to avoid actions that could worsen tensions and to respect democratic values.
