PDP Accuses Ogun Govt of Harassing Opposition
James Sowole in Abeokuta The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) administration of using state power to harass, intimidate and
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has accused the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) of employing state power to harass, intimidate, and suppress their activities in the run-up to the 2027 general elections. Dr. Abayomi Tella, the PDP State Chairman, made these claims during a press conference in Abeokuta.
He detailed several incidents, including the disruption of the party's campaign flag-off in Ogun East Senatorial District on September 16, 2026, the cancellation of a venue at Idowa, and an alleged attack on the party's campaign convoy at Ososa in Odogbolu Local Government Area. According to Tella, the party had obtained permission and even paid N170,000 into a community account for the venue at Idowa, but were denied access at the last minute.
The campaign train was blocked in Idowa, forcing the party to relocate to Odogbolu. At Ososa, the convoy was allegedly targeted with gunshots, stones, and other weapons, resulting in damaged vehicles and injured PDP members. Tella alleged that the police, who were informed of the attack, subsequently arrested PDP members who were the actual complainants.
He urged the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a fair investigation into the incident, particularly focusing on the use of firearms. The PDP accuses the state government and relevant agencies of denying them access to billboard spaces for their gubernatorial candidate, despite other parties being granted permission.
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