The People's Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State has confirmed the detention of its governoship candidate in the last general election in the State, Hon. Ladi Adebutu.

This is coming after an earlier report by HorizonTimes was denied.

But confirming the report in a statement by its publicity Secretary, Arc. Kayode Adebayo, on Monday night, the PDP said several efforts yo secure the bail of Adebutu yielded no result.

The party said, "This is to inform the members of our great party, The Peoples Democratic Party that the leader of the party has truly been detained by the DSS for charges yet unknown.

"However, our principal has called for calm and directed that all members of the party, supporters and well wishers should be rest assured that this time shall pass, it is one of the prices for our democracy.

"Several efforts have been made to secure his bail as at 10pm on Monday, 18th November, 2024 either on personal recognition or by a surety but none has yielded any result so far; his lawyers have been informed and they will take it up by tomorrow (Tuesday) morning.

"By this release, we want our people and the general public to be duly informed about his whereabouts and to maintain calm and peace until this matter is resolved."