The Ogun State chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed the detention of its leader, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, by the Department of State Services (DSS). The reasons for his detention remain unclear as of the time of this report.
In a statement released late Monday night, the PDP’s Publicity Secretary in Ogun State, Arc. Kayode Adebayo, revealed that several attempts to secure Hon. Adebutu’s release, either on personal recognition or through a surety, had so far been unsuccessful. According to the statement, the party’s legal team has been informed and will take further action on the matter beginning Tuesday morning.
The party has called on its members, supporters, and the general public to remain calm, emphasizing that the current challenges are part of the sacrifices necessary for sustaining democracy.
"Several efforts have been made to secure his bail as at 10pm on Monday, 18th November, 2024 either on personal recognition or by a surety but none has yielded any result so far; his lawyers have been informed and they will take it up by tomorrow (Tuesday) morning.
"By this release, we want our people and the general public to be duly informed about his whereabouts and to maintain calm and peace until this matter is resolved."