The Governor’s presence at the lavish event has drawn sharp criticism from citizens and netizens alike, who have labelled it as “insensitive” and “shameful,” given that a former member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Moruf Musa, remains in captivity after being abducted by gunmen on Tuesday evening.
Gunmen invaded Ibiade in the Ogun Waterside Local Government Area on Tuesday, seizing Hon. Moruf Musa, a former Majority Leader of the State Assembly (2007–2011), while he was observing evening prayers inside a mosque within his compound. The assailants reportedly fired shots sporadically during the operation, causing panic in the community.
Local authorities confirmed that security operations are underway to secure the victim’s release. The Ogun State Police Command has acknowledged the abduction and assured the public that all necessary measures, including the deployment of special units, have been activated.