The Ekiti State Government has reacted to the reported abduction cum arrest of Abimbola Olajumoke Olawunmi, a governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress for the election won by Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
The reaction was contained in a statement by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dayo Apata (SAN), on Wednesday.
Apata said in the statement: “Following the media news report with respect to the alleged abduction and/or arrest of Mrs. Abimbola Olajumoke Olawunmi, the general public is hereby informed through this Disclaimer that the Ekiti State Government is not involved with the allegations.
“The Ekiti State Government categorically denies any involvement in the alleged abduction or Police arrest or detention of Mrs. Abimbola Olajumoke Olawumi, stating clearly that the state had no hand in the matter.
“The Ekiti State Government did not order or know anything about Police action regarding Mrs. Olawumi.
“Ekiti State Government under the current democratic dispensation obeys the rule of law and respects the personal liberty and freedom of all citizens.
“The Law enforcement agencies carry out their duties separately without any control from the State Government.
“We advise the public and the media to ignore false stories linking the Ekiti State Government to this arrest.”
