According to politics Nigeria, The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, has demanded the immediate release of his supporter, Rilwan Olawale, following reports that armed men suspected to be operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) took him from his Lagos residence.
Obi, in a statement issued on Monday, condemned what he described as the continued harassment and intimidation of his supporters across the country.
He called on the administration of President Bola Tinubu to ensure Olawale’s release and respect his fundamental rights.
Obi described the alleged treatment of his supporters as disturbing and unacceptable, citing Olawale’s reported arrest as the latest incident.
“The continued intimidation and harassment of my supporters across the country, the latest being the case of Rilwan Olawale, is disturbing and unacceptable,” he said.
Olawale, an NDC supporter and political mobiliser associated with the Obidient movement, was reportedly taken from his Lagos residence at about 1 am on Sunday, October 25, 2026, by armed men who identified themselves as DSS operatives.
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https://opr.news/222795c8261026en_ng?link=1&client=ex_yl_biteThe APC government have started their campaign by harassing, and intimating their opponents, this is a very wrong method of politicking, everyone is there to test their popularity, and whoever wins the mind of Nigerians should emerge. The APC government which which kept the economy of Nigeria in a very low level wants to come back to seat by all means, but we should bear in mind is not only battle between politicians, but is a political battle that also concern the citizens of Nigeria because whoever emerges as the president will lead the country, and the citizens.
As Nigerian citizens, we have to speak against any political oppression, and be wise while casting our votes. All we need is good governance, and we will stand to dislike any leader who doesn't want the comfort of Nigerians, but the leader that will project the interest of the common Nigerians and work towards economic growth, and stability.
We are tired of the activities of APC government, and a better leadership is what we want as Nigerians.
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