The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has voiced concerns regarding an alleged conspiracy to detain its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola. National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi announced the alert on Wednesday.
Abdullahi stated that the party takes these reports seriously, citing a concerning trend of intimidation and the leveraging of government institutions against opposition members by the current administration. He emphasized that if authorities possess a valid reason to question the party official, they should follow standard legal protocols rather than resorting to arbitrary detention.
Rauf Aregbesola is a prominent figure, having previously served as the Governor of Osun State and the Minister of Interior. The ADC believes the reported plot is intended to disrupt his ability to manage the party’s operations for the upcoming Osun State election this Saturday.
The party has issued a formal warning to the Federal Government and security services. They cautioned that the public is monitoring the situation closely and that the administration should avoid any actions that might spark instability in Osun. The statement concluded by reminding the government that Nigeria remains a democracy and that authorities must respect the integrity of the electoral process.
