The Lagos State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party has confirmed the abduction of its chairman, Philip Aivoji by yet to be identified gunmen.
Soji Orioye, the PDP Secretary in the state confirmed this in a statement on Friday.
According to him, Aivoji was abducted by unknown gunmen on his way back to Lagos from an official meeting of PDP South West stakeholders forum held on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Oyo State Government House , Agodi, Ibadan.
Orioye said the abduction was witnessed by Wole Adedapo, the State Treasurer of the party who was lucky to escape from been abducted.
“Hon. Philip Aivoji is an elderly man of age and frail, to this end, we are using this opportunity to solicit for your prayers and intervention in anyway you can to facilitate his safe release from his abductors for a healthy reunion with his families.
“As one of the important political leaders in Lagos State, we believe the abduction of Hon. Philip Aivoji should not be treated with levity. We therefore call on the security agencies for quick intervention for his safe release as this will further build the confidence of the people in the success of our security apparatus.
“To this end, we are by this release imploring the good people of Lagos State and the South West zone to continue to put him in prayers for God to quickly intervene and ensure that Hon. Philip Aivoji, the Lagos State PDP Chairman is released safely to his family.
“We thank you for your continued cooperation,” Orioye said in the statement.
