DSS Releases Ogun Former PDP Ex-Governorship Candidate, Ladi Adebutu From Custody

Former Ogun State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ladi Adebutu, was released early Tuesday after being questioned by the Department of State Services (DSS).

Ladi Adebutu’s release was confirmed by his media aide, Afolabi Orekoya, during a phone conversation with Channels Television.

Adebutu’s detention had earlier been verified by Kayode Adebayo, the PDP Publicity Secretary in Ogun State, who revealed that the DSS in Abeokuta had invited him on Monday.

Reports suggest Ladi Adebutu’s questioning was linked to an alleged disturbance during last Saturday’s local government elections.

In a statement on Monday, Adebayo explained that attempts to secure Adebutu’s bail as of Monday night were unsuccessful, despite efforts to release him on personal recognition or through a surety.

The statement read, “This is to inform the members of our great party, The Peoples Democratic Party that the leader of the party has truly been detained by the DSS for charges yet unknown,” he said

“However, our principal has called for calm and directed that all members of the party, supporters and well-wishers should be rest assured that this time shall pass, it is one of the prices for our democracy”

“Several efforts have been made to secure his bail as of 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.”

KanyiDaily recalls that DSS recently took over the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP).