The Chairman of Accord Party in Osun State, Pastor Victor Akande, has called on the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, to immediately order the release of one Mr. Owoeye Muyiwa, who has allegedly been detained at the State CID for the past three days on the alleged order of Senator Francis Fadahunsi.
In a statement on Friday, Akande said Muyiwa, a supporter of Governor Ademola Adeleke and a member of the Accord Party, was allegedly arrested following the mounting of Governor Adeleke’s billboard within his family’s house.
The statement also alleged that Mr. Muyiwa’s ordeal may not be unconnected to his refusal to defect to the APC despite alleged pressures and invitations from Senator Fadahunsi.
“It was further gathered that attempts were made to implicate him in the vandalisation of APC billboards. However, those brought forward to identify him reportedly stated clearly that they did not witness him vandalising any billboard, thereby exonerating him of the allegation.
“Despite the absence of any credible evidence linking him to any offence, he has remained in custody, with officials at the State CID stating that only the Commissioner of Police can authorise his release,” he noted.
Akande described the continued detention as an act of intimidation and harassment targeted at members and supporters of the Accord across Ijesaland.
“We respectfully call on the Commissioner of Police to ensure the immediate release of Mr. Owoeye Muyiwa without further delay. No citizen should be subjected to unlawful detention or political intimidation for expressing support for a political leader or exercising his lawful rights,” he stated.
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