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After Falana’s intervention, DSS releases Ogun embattled LG Chairman, Wale Adebayo

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Barely 24 hours after foremost human rights lawyer, Femi Falana,  requested the release of the embattled chairman of the Ijebu East Local Government, Ogun State, Mr Wale Adedayo, the Chairman who was detained by the Department of State Security Service (DSS) since Friday has been released.

 

Falana’s request  was contained in a statement he signed and made available to newsmen on Sunday.

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The DSS had detained Adedayo, who accused Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun of diverting statutory Federal Allocation meant for the state’s local governments in the last two years, on Friday.

In his statement, Falana said, “Even though the Ogun State Government has denied the allegation of funds diversion, Governor Abiodun is advised to sue Mr Wale Adedayo for libel in the Ogun State High Court.”

Falana cited similar circumstances where past governors took people to court for libel.

Falana further added, “Having regard to the facts and circumstances of this particular case, I am compelled to request the Ogun State Command of the SSS to release Mr. Adedayo from custody forthwith.”

 

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