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I have no hand in Adelabu’s sister’s kidnapping — Senator Alli

From The Punch · () English

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Senator Sharafadeen Alli has vehemently denied any involvement in the kidnapping of Mrs. Olaide Adegoke, the sister of former Minister Adebayo Adelabu.
  • Alli's office described the social media reports linking him to the abduction as false, malicious, and politically motivated, emphasizing that no security agency has established such a connection.
  • The senator condemned kidnapping and called for an investigation into the source of the alleged fake news and political blackmail.

Senator Sharafadeen Alli, representing Oyo South Senatorial District and the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for the 2027 elections, has issued a strong denial regarding allegations of his involvement in the abduction of Mrs. Olaide Adegoke, younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. Social media reports attempting to link him to the incident were branded "false, malicious, baseless, irresponsible, defamatory, and politically motivated" by his media office.

false, malicious, baseless, irresponsible, defamatory, and politically motivated.

— Sharafadeen Alli's media officeDescribing the social media reports linking the senator to the kidnapping incident.

Mrs. Adegoke was abducted on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, along with her 12-year-old twin sons, while en route to school in Ibadan. The gunmen intercepted their vehicle in the Elewura area, holding them hostage until their rescue on Saturday. Senator Alli, who secured the APC governorship ticket by defeating Adelabu in recent primaries, stated that the claims linking him to the crime lacked credibility and were based on unverified allegations purportedly made by a suspect under investigation.

absurd and illogical

— Sharafadeen Alli's media officeCharacterizing the attempt to link the lawmaker to criminal allegations based on unverified claims.

Alli's statement stressed the absurdity of connecting campaign materials to criminal allegations based on such unconfirmed claims. It highlighted that the reports themselves admitted no security agency had established any link between the senator and the crime. The statement urged the public to disregard the falsehoods and called on security agencies to investigate the origin of the narrative and prosecute those responsible for spreading fake news and engaging in political blackmail. Senator Alli reiterated his commitment to legislative duties and the people of Oyo State, while condemning all forms of criminality.

For the avoidance of doubt, Senator Alli has no connection whatsoever with the said criminal incident, the individuals mentioned, or any activity related to kidnapping or violence.

— Sharafadeen Alli's media officeA direct statement denying any involvement in the kidnapping.
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