Peter Obi demands supporter’s release, accuses Tinubu of undermining democracy

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, demanded the release of party supporter Rilwan Olawale and sought transparency about his reported arrest. In a statement posted on X on Monday, Obi accused President Bola Tinubu of encouraging and facilitating violence and undermining democracy, while condemning the alleged political harassment of his supporters. NDC Lagos governorship candidate Funso Doherty said Olawale was reportedly taken from his home at about 1 a.m. on Sunday by men identifying themselves as DSS operatives. The circumstances and reasons for the reported arrest remained unclear on Monday.