The leader of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC Reformed), Chief Dare Adesope, has distanced his faction from individuals allegedly involved in the kidnap of the sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin sons, urging journalists and bloggers to conduct proper investigations before associating criminal activities with the entire OPC organisation.
Speaking on the controversy surrounding the kidnapping case, Adesope expressed concern over what he described as the indiscriminate labelling of all OPC groups as criminal organisations whenever suspects claim affiliation with the socio-cultural group.
According to him, the OPC is not a single, unified organisation but comprises several factions operating under different leadership structures, commands and codes of conduct.
He explained that the OPC Reformed faction focuses strictly on community security, cultural preservation and collaboration with law enforcement agencies, stressing that it does not engage in political thuggery, kidnapping or any form of criminal activity.
“Many bloggers throw caution to the wind by branding every OPC group as kidnappers without carrying out proper investigations. The individuals arrested in connection with the Adelabu family kidnap saga do not represent the OPC Reformed faction,” he stated.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
