Former governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rufai Durotoye, has alleged that his life is being threatened over his criticism of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration.
In a petition addressed to the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Durotoye called for a discreet investigation into the matter to avoid unexpected homicide.
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The petition, written by Kehinde Adesiyan, alleged that apart from visits to his residence twice, Durotoye also received anonymous calls from people who threatened to take his life if he failed to retract his statement on alleged lopsidedness in infrastructure distribution in the state by Adeleke’s administration.
The US-based mathematician, who also aspired to become an APC candidate in the August 8 governorship election, had granted an interview two months ago in which he berated the administration of Governor Adeleke over alleged lopsided infrastructure development.
The petition read in part, “Our Client is making this save his soul call so that all those that are invited for questioning with a view to give assurance that no lives will be lost and especially the life of our highly cherished client, who is a breadwinner to many people.”
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Speaking with Leadership on Friday, Durotoye, who is currently abroad, said apart from calls threatening his life, assassins had allegedly visited his residence in Osogbo and left a message that he should retract his statement on the governor’s style of administration or face the music.
He noted that as a politician and citizen of Osun State, he has not done anything wrong by expressing his views on issues that concern his state, adding that such criticism is meant to assist the government in a civilised world.