PDP guber candidate, Adebutu, alleges Gov Abiodun importing thugs to intimidate voters in Ogun

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State on Wednesday accused Governor Dapo Abiodun of importing thugs to intimidate the electorates ahead of this weekend’s governorship and house of assembly elections in the state.

The PDP governorship candidate in the state, Ladi Adebutu, stated this when he addressed his supporters at a rally in Abeokuta, the state capital.

He said the security operatives are already arresting some of the thugs.

Adebutu urged the people to come out in large numbers on Saturday and report any suspected thugs in their areas to security agents.

He said: “Do not be scared. We are aware of their (APC) plans to bring thugs into the state to intimidate people from voting.

“I want to assure you that security operatives are already arresting some of their thugs. Yesterday, eight of them were arrested from where they were hiding on the roof of a hotel in Iperu.

“Be assured that all of them will be arrested; just inform me when you notice any suspicious movement of thugs or people of questionable character and we will ensure that they do not unleash their thugs on the people of Ogun State.

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“If you notice any strange movement of thugs in your area, please let me know; send me the address and we shall report to the appropriate authority.

“We will call them in Abuja and report their violent acts to the appropriate authority. Go all out and vote without fear. Stay and protect your votes; let them count your votes and ensure that the results are uploaded.

“Once your votes are counted and uploaded, I can assure you that your vote will count and we will have good governance in Ogun State.”

However, the governor in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, dismissed the allegation as baseless.

“It is a baseless and presumptuous lamentation of a banal, reckless, and rejected candidate.

“He (Adebutu) is already bemoaning his impending defeat and looking for who to blame for his anticipated landslide loss,” he stated.

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