x

Tension in Osun over arrest of PDP member

By Our Correspondent.

Ahead of Saturday’s State House of Assembly elections in Osun State, political clash is imminent at Obokun state Constituency if the brewing tension in the area between the candidate of the APC and the PDP is not immediately addressed

Reports reaching Daybreak has it that the All Progressive Congress, APC House of Assembly’s Candidate, in the area, Hon Bosun Oyintiloye has allegedly ordered the arrest of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP House of Assembly’s Candidate, Architect Adewumi Adeyemi. The arrest was effected by police on Thursday’s evening.

As at Friday morning, Architect Adewumi Adeyemi was still in police custody, and no reason has at yet been advanced by the police for the arrest less than 24 hours to the state house of assembly election for which he is a contestant.

Miffed by the development his supporters have vowed that elections would not hold in the area if their candidate was not immediately released from police detention.

As at the time of filling this report, there is palpable tension in Obokun constituency with the camps of the APC and PDP spoiling for war

Details to follow.

Hot this week

Why Military Coups Are Re-Emerging Across Parts of Africa

A resurgence of military coups in parts of Africa...

Strike: FCTA Workers Resume Work in Compliance with Court Order

By Joyce Remi-BabayejuWorkers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration...

Gov. Uba Sani Bags Five Health Sector Awards, Flags Off Distribution of Medical Equipment, Ambulances

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaKaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani,...

Nigeria to Host 2026 Africa Research Conference via NIPRD, SPARK Collaboration

By Joyce Remi-BabayejuNigeria is set to host the 2026...

Kano Governor’s Defection to APC Will Strengthen Democratic Values — Mustapha Coach

By Jabiru HassanChairman of the Kano State Youth Association...

Kano Governor’s Defection to APC Will Strengthen Democratic Values — Mustapha Coach

By Jabiru HassanChairman of the Kano State Youth Association...

Bayelsa Governor Diri Defends Party Switch, Urges Politicians to Defect on Conviction

By Amgbare Ekaunkumo, YenagoaBayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has...

How Nigeria’s Coup Plot Was Foiled at Planning Stage – Gen. Musa

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaNigeria’s Armed Forces foiled a planned...

2025: A Watershed Year for Consistent and Quality Legislation in Kano Assembly

By Kamaluddeen Sani ShawaiThe Kano State House of Assembly,...

EFCC Arraigns Alleged Fake Investor Over $525,276 Fraud in Uyo

By Francis WilfredThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),...

Alleged N868.4m Fraud: Court Fixes February 10 for Ex-Acting AGF’s Cross-Examination

By Francis WilfredThe Federal High Court sitting in Maitama,...

FG launches free financial literacy training for 10 million Nigerians

The Federal Government has launched a nationwide free training...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img