A 32-year-old man, Rasaq Gafar, has been arraigned before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for allegedly threatening the life of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.
According to the prosecutor, Matthew Ojei, Gafar posted threatening messages on social media on July 12, 2025, and acted in a manner capable of causing a breach of peace. He was charged with threat to kill, threat to life, and breach of public peace, which violate Sections 249(D) and 323 of the Oyo State Criminal Code Laws, 2000.
When the charges were read, Gafar pleaded not guilty. His lawyer, Marvelous Ojeleye, requested bail on liberal terms.
Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi granted him bail in the sum of ₦2.5 million with two sureties in like sum. One surety must own a landed property, while the other must be a blood relative of the defendant.
The case has been adjourned until November 13 for hearing.
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