RTEAN Denies PDP's Allegations of Election Violence Involvement

The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in Ogun State has denied allegations made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that its chairman, Titilayo Akibu, was arrested and involved in election violence during last Saturday's governorship and assembly election. According to RTEAN State Secretary, Comrade Tiwalade Akingbade, Akibu, popularly known as Efele, was not arrested and was not at the scene of the violence in Sagamu. Akingbade described the allegations as "false, mischievous, baseless, incredible and without concrete evidence." The union also denied the existence of a publicity secretary known as Danny, and reiterated its stance against violence and thuggery in any form.

Key Takeaways:

• RTEAN denied allegations made by PDP that its chairman, Titilayo Akibu, was arrested and involved in election violence.
• Akibu was not at the scene of the violence in Sagamu and was at his Ososa home after casting his ballot.
• RTEAN stated that it does not have a publicity secretary known as Danny.
• The union denied the existence of a "Danny" and stated it was a misrepresentation of its members.
• RTEAN reiterated its stance against violence and thuggery in any form and sensitized its members to avoid being used by politicians to cause unrest.
• The association concluded that PDP's allegations were baseless and an attempt to justify their claims of rigged elections.

Statistics:

• No specific statistics or numbers were mentioned in the article.
• The article only mentioned the accusation of involvement with an AK-47 automatic rifle, but did not provide any further information.

Sources:

• A statement made available to Nigerian Tribune by RTEAN State Secretary, Comrade Tiwalade Akingbade.