The senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for the 2027 elections in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, has denied any involvement in the abduction of Mrs Olaide Adegoke, younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu.
Alli described social media reports attempting to link him to the incident as “false, malicious, baseless, irresponsible, defamatory, and politically motivated.”
The denial was contained in a statement signed by his media office and posted on his X handle on Sunday.
Mrs Adegoke was abducted around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, while driving her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, to school in Ibadan.
Armed gunmen intercepted her vehicle in the Elewura area, taking her and the children hostage.
They were eventually rescued on Saturday.
The statement by Alli, who defeated Adelabu to secure the APC governorship ticket in the recent primaries, said the claims lacked credibility and were based on unverified allegations allegedly made by a suspect under investigation.
It added that it was “absurd and illogical” for anyone to attempt to link the lawmaker to criminal allegations based on unverified claims allegedly made by a suspect under investigation.
“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,” the statement read.
The office said attempts to link campaign materials or stickers to criminality were part of a “desperate agenda” by political detractors aimed at tarnishing the image of the lawmaker.
“We note with concern that even the report itself admitted that no security agency has established any link between Senator Alli and the alleged crime.
“It is therefore disturbing that faceless propagandists would deliberately weaponise unconfirmed claims to mislead the public and heat up the polity,” the statement said.
The senator condemned kidnapping and all forms of criminality, adding that he had consistently supported efforts aimed at strengthening security and protecting lives and property in Oyo State and Nigeria.
The statement urged members of the public to disregard the publication and avoid spreading falsehoods capable of undermining ongoing security investigations or causing political tension.
It also called on security agencies to investigate the source of the narrative and bring those responsible for fake news and political blackmail to justice.
Senator Alli, according to the statement, remains focused on his legislative duties and his commitment to the people of Oyo State.
