Metro
Ekiti Guber Poll: President Tinubu’s Aide Allegedly Beat Up ADC Guber Candidate’s Driver
- /home/naijuinz/public_html/wp-content/plugins/mvp-social-buttons/mvp-social-buttons.php on line 27
https://naijablitznews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ekiti-state-logo.jpg&description=Ekiti Guber Poll: President Tinubu’s Aide Allegedly Beat Up ADC Guber Candidate’s Driver', 'pinterestShare', 'width=750,height=350'); return false;" title="Pin This Post">
- Share
- Tweet /home/naijuinz/public_html/wp-content/plugins/mvp-social-buttons/mvp-social-buttons.php on line 72
https://naijablitznews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ekiti-state-logo.jpg&description=Ekiti Guber Poll: President Tinubu’s Aide Allegedly Beat Up ADC Guber Candidate’s Driver', 'pinterestShare', 'width=750,height=350'); return false;" title="Pin This Post">
Dare Bejide, governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Ekiti governorship election, has accused a presidential aide, Makinde Olaoye, of physically assaulting him and severely attacking his driver during voting in Ilawe-Ekiti.
Bejide alleged that the incident occurred at his polling unit in Ward 2, Ilawe-Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area, following a dispute over the alleged distribution of money to voters.
According to him, his driver sustained serious injuries during the altercation and was subsequently hospitalized.
“The SA to the president came here and pushed me. He beat my driver to stupor, full of blood. He is in the hospital now. Is it because he is SA to the president?” Bejide alleged.
The ADC candidate further claimed that Olaoye, who he said was not registered at the polling unit, confronted him after he challenged individuals allegedly involved in vote buying.
“He is not from this polling booth. His name is Makinde Olaoye. He came here to push me. I am as old as his father… just because of an election,” Bejide said.
The allegations were made while Bejide addressed a police patrol team that visited the area as voting progressed across the state.
According to the ADC chieftain, tensions began after he repeatedly alerted security operatives to the alleged distribution of cash to voters, but no immediate action was taken.
“I have been calling the police for the past two hours,” he said.
“There was a crisis here. I alerted the police officer here. I told her that they were distributing money, but she said she couldn’t go there. That was the beginning of the problem.”
Bejide stated that voting had initially proceeded peacefully until reports emerged that a woman was allegedly sharing money with voters.
“We started on a very clean slate. I came here even before the officials. And there was no problem until there were allegations that this lady was distributing money,” he said.
“I confronted her. She called her boss. And the council chairman came here and started abusing me.”
He also alleged that the council chairman, whom he claimed was not from the polling unit, intervened in the matter alongside the presidential aide and individuals he described as “fake policemen in uniform.”
“It has been rancour since morning here. I don’t believe people should hang around here after voting. They should go home. But they are distributing money from a certain arena,” Bejide alleged.
Responding to the complaints, the Commissioner of Police leading the patrol team said security personnel were focused on maintaining peace and order throughout the election.
“We are on operational duty and the assignment today is very critical. And that is why you see me as a commissioner of police within your ward and unit,” he said.
The police commissioner advised that formal complaints could be lodged after the conclusion of voting.
“We may not be able to entertain your complaints now. But if there are issues, you can come and either produce everything in writing or lay complaints,” he said.
He added that additional security personnel would be deployed to the polling unit to prevent any breakdown of law and order.
“I am going to drop more manpower for you, so that they deal with any opposition or force of harm that may invade your unit. But for now, the area is calm and we already directed that those not voting should go home,” the police commissioner said.
“The only thing I can do for you, as an institution, is to provide an enabling environment. Every player should play the game according to the rules.”
The allegations come amid growing concerns over the conduct of the election. Earlier, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Wole Oluyede accused security operatives of voter suppression and harassment of party supporters during the exercise.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the All Progressives Congress (APC), Makinde Olaoye, nor the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had responded to the allegations.
A woman was rescued on Tuesday after she reportedly jumped into the Lagos Lagoon from the Idumota section of the Carter Bridge in what was believed to be an attempt to take her own life.
The incident, which happened on the afternoon of August 4, attracted the attention of commuters, pedestrians and boat operators in the area, who quickly responded to rescue her.
Eyewitnesses said the woman plunged into the lagoon before nearby boat operators moved towards her and successfully brought her out of the water alive.
A video circulating online captured the moment the woman, appearing distressed and confused, was seated inside a rescue boat shortly after she was pulled from the lagoon.
During the rescue operation, a crowd gathered on the bridge, with some bystanders appealing to the boat operator not to immediately hand the woman over to the police.
Some members of the public were also heard expressing concern about her emotional condition while questioning the circumstances that may have led to the incident.
The development has renewed discussions on the importance of mental health awareness, emotional support systems and the need for early intervention for individuals experiencing psychological distress.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, and details about the woman’s identity and current condition remain unknown.
The Kano State Hisbah Board has detained a TikToker popularly known as Namadina Tudunwada over allegations that he promoted premarital sex in a viral video shared on social media.
The board said the suspect was arrested by its Tudunwada Command after officials reviewed a video in which he allegedly presented illicit sexual relationships as a cheaper alternative to marriage, a message authorities believe could negatively influence young people.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Deputy Commander-General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen, said the content was considered capable of encouraging immoral behaviour and undermining the moral and religious values the board is mandated to protect.
According to him, investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the publication of the video and other related materials before determining the next legal steps.
He said the suspect would be charged in court if the outcome of the investigation substantiates the allegations against him.
The incident comes amid growing public debate over the rising cost of marriage in northern Nigeria. While the TikToker has recently used his social media platforms to advocate for lower marriage expenses, the Hisbah Board maintained that the specific video under investigation crossed acceptable boundaries by allegedly portraying fornication as a preferable alternative to marriage.
Dr. Aminuddeen also cautioned social media influencers and other digital content creators to exercise greater responsibility in the content they publish online.
He warned that posts capable of eroding public morality or misleading young audiences could attract legal consequences.
The deputy commander-general reaffirmed the board’s commitment to monitoring digital platforms for content considered contrary to the moral and religious values upheld in Kano State. He also urged social media users to be mindful of the messages they disseminate.
A 21-year-old Nigerian basketball player, Daniel Tobiloba Adegboyega, has been arrested in the United States and charged with first-degree rape.
According to court records, the Jacksonville State University men’s basketball player is being held at the Calhoun County Jail pending a bond hearing. Jail records also show that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed a hold on him.
The charge stems from an incident said to have occurred on July 29, 2026. An arrest warrant alleges that Adegboyega engaged in s+xual intercourse with the complainant “by forcible compulsion,” in violation of Alabama law.
Adegboyega joined Jacksonville State in May after spending last season at the University of California, Riverside, having previously played for the University of South Florida. He had also signed with Kennesaw State in 2022 but never featured for the team.
Following his arrest, Jacksonville State suspended him from its men’s basketball team and removed his profile from the university’s athletics website.
In a statement, the university said: “We are aware of the arrest. In response, the individual has been suspended from the men’s basketball team.”
It added that the alleged incident did not occur on campus and remains under investigation by the Jacksonville Police Department. Under Alabama law, a conviction for first-degree rape carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
Troops Rescue 14 abductees, recover 281 rustled livestock in Sokoto
Finally, Woro Abductees Regain Freedom — Kwara Govt
Osun Poll: Imole Campaign Council Accuses EFCC of Using Anti-Graft Powers to Influence Election
-
News22 hours agoPolice summon VDM, question AIG Moshood Jimoh over allegations, insist on due process
-
News22 hours agoGood news as Tinubu jerks up soldiers salaries by 80%
-
News22 hours agoPay Rise: Defence Minister Assures Tinubu Of Renewed Military Commitment
-
News22 hours agoJust in: Sultan of Sokoto denies approving TInubu for 2nd term
-
News13 hours agoFG Reopens Portal For Nigerians To Obtain N50,000 Grant(See how to apply)
-
Sports22 hours agoLiverpool Legend, Mo Salah Joins Tranzonspor On Two-Year Deal
-
Metro22 hours ago
Lady saved from jumping into Lagos lagoon
-
News13 hours agoJust in: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE results as girls top boys in Maths, English