…Says No Action Has Been Taken Despite Petitioning Police
Mrs. Abudu Remilekun Aina, wife of Mr. Talabi Lamidi Mustapha, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of direct political assault since the defection of her husband from the ruling party.
Recall that Mr. Talabi honourably resigned from APC in 2021 after the party failed to fulfill their promise of rewarding him with a councillorship slot during the 2021 Ogun State local government elections, despite his endless services and dedication to the growth of the party.
The soft-spoken politician, who is known for his direct involvement in the grassroots activities within the party, was displeased with the decision of the party to allocate the councilorship slot to another candidate.
However, his wife noted that his defection to the opposition party was not well received by the ruling party, as they see it as an attempt to expose their wrongdoings or dubious acts, such as alleged manipulation, rigging, and falsification of election results under the directives of APC leaders.
He was perceived to be a big threat to the ruling party; thereby, several attempts were made to silence the once long-time card-carrying member of APC, as party thugs made false allegations against him, vandalized their car, invaded their home in Abeokuta, and brutalized a pregnant Mrs. Remilekun in 2022.
Again, during the 2023 election, Mr. Talabi’s safety became a thing of worry as he received calls warning that his wife and son would be kidnapped.
According to Mrs. Remileku, “Before his resignation, Mr. Talabi had been deeply involved in party activities, including alleged manipulation, rigging, and falsification of election results under the directives of APC leaders. His defection to the PDP threatened to expose years of electoral malpractice and the party’s so-called “winning secrets.” In response, he was issued an ultimatum to either return to APC or face ruthless consequences.
“The threats quickly turned into violent attacks. He was repeatedly ambushed by APC thugs while driving with his wife, his car was vandalized, and false accusations were leveled against him. In 2022, their family home in Abeokuta was invaded by APC thugs, during which his wife was brutally assaulted and traumatized. At the time, Mrs. Remilekun was pregnant, forcing her to temporarily relocate to Lagos for safety. However, she soon realized that Lagos offered no security and returned to their second home in Sagamu, still under the looming threat of the ruling party.
“As the 2023 general elections approached, the threats escalated. Mr. Talabi received repeated calls warning that his wife and son would be kidnapped. By this time, he had gone into hiding. Soon after, their Sagamu residence was attacked again, leaving Mrs. Remilekun physically and emotionally battered.
“On 16th January 2023, the family, through their solicitor, petitioned the police. Despite assurances that the matter would be investigated, no meaningful action was taken, reflecting the APC’s control over both state and federal security apparatus at the time.
“It was after this second brutal attack that the family, on medical and security advice, decided to leave Nigeria for the sake of their safety and survival.”