Ekiti 2026: PDP accuses Oyebanji of intimidating opposition with security agencies
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Ekiti 2026: PDP accuses Oyebanji of intimidating opposition with security agencies

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Jun 08, 2026 Updated Jul 14, 2026 1 min read 5 views 1 shares
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has alleged that some of its members have been arrested, detained and harassed ahead of the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State.

The party's Deputy Governorship Candidate, Ayodeji Ogunsakin, made the allegation during a press conference in Ado-Ekiti, claiming that several party members had been targeted because of their affiliation with the opposition party.

Ogunsakin called on President Bola Tinubu and relevant security authorities to investigate the allegations and ensure that democratic rights are protected as the state prepares for the governorship election.

He also urged all relevant authorities to guarantee a level playing field for political parties and ensure that security agencies remain professional, impartial and non-partisan in the discharge of their duties during the election period.

However, the Ekiti State Government has dismissed the allegations. The Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, described the claims as untrue and laughable, maintaining that the government remains committed to democratic principles and the rule of law.

The development comes as political activities intensify across the state ahead of the governorship election scheduled for June 20.
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The Peoples Democratic Party has accused security operatives of harassing and detaining some of its members ahead of the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, while the state government has dismissed the allegations as false and unfounded. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has alleged that some of its members have been arrested, detained and harassed ahead of...

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  • The Peoples Democratic Party has accused security operatives of harassing and detaining some of its members ahead of the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, while the state government has dismissed the allegations as false and unfounded.
  • The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has alleged that some of its members have been arrested, detained and harassed ahead of the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State.The party's Deputy Governorship Candidate, Ayodeji Ogunsakin, made the allegation during a press conference in Ado-Ekiti, claiming that several party members had been targeted because of their affiliation with the opposition party.Ogunsakin called on President Bola Tinubu and relevant security authorities to investigate the allegations and ensure that democratic rights are protected as the state prepares for the governorship election.He also urged all relevant authorities to guarantee a level playing field for political parties and ensure that security agencies remain professional, impartial and non-partisan in the discharge of their duties during the election period.However, the Ekiti State Government has dismissed the allegations.
  • The Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, described the claims as untrue and laughable, maintaining that the government remains committed to democratic principles and the rule of law.The development comes as political activities intensify across the state ahead of the governorship election scheduled for June 20.
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