DSS arrest of PDP campaign chairman Omooba Oluwadamilare Bello raises political tension ahead of Ogun State by-election
DSS arrest of PDP campaign chairman Omooba Oluwadamilare Mohammed Bello, popularly known as Dre, has heightened political tension in Ogun State ahead of a crucial by-election.
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Bello, who is the Chairman of the PDP Campaign Committee for Remo Federal Constituency and currently represents Sagamu 1 Constituency in the Ogun State House of Assembly, was taken into custody by the Department of State Services.
Although official details remain scarce, political insiders suggest the move may be connected to the upcoming by-election.
Party sources allege that the arrest is a strategic attempt by influential forces in the state to weaken the PDP’s campaign momentum.
Bello’s detention has sparked heated debate across political circles, with concerns over the implications for democratic processes and electoral fairness in Ogun State.
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The by-election is expected to be fiercely contested, and the timing of this arrest is seen by some as a potential game-changer in the political landscape.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
