Finally, DSS frees embattled Ogun council chairman.

The Department of State Security Service (DSS) has released the suspended Chairman of Ogun East Local Government, Wale Adedayo. Also Read: https://legalattorneyblog.com/2023/09/19/cbn-deputy-governor-obiora-allegedly-arrested-by-dss/

Adedayo had dragged Gov. Dapo Abiodun before the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), demanding the governor’s investigation over alleged mismanagement of local government funds.

Adedayo, also suspended by the council’s legislative house, accused Gov Abiodun of withholding the statutory Federal Allocation due to the state’s local governments since 2021.

Following the development, the DSS invited Adedayo for interrogation. When he turned up for the invitation on Friday, he was asked to respond to the petition submitted to the Command by the state government. Also Read: https://legalattorneyblog.com/2023/08/13/court-dismisses-emefieles-ally-human-rights-suit-against-dss/

It was gathered that part of the petition was that Adedayo was instigating widespread public disturbance and chaos in Ijebu East local government.

The embattled council boss had denied the allegation of instigating acts of public disturbance. Still, the State Security Service decided to detain him because he refused to withdraw the allegation against Gov Abiodun.

His incarceration led to various groups and Human Rights Lawyer Femi Falana calling for his release.