Breaking: DSS Grills Top Ogun Govt Official Over 2023 Election

• DSS has interrogated the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, a key ally of Governor Dapo Abiodun
• Talabi was quizzed over allegations of ballot paper printing during the 2023 election and COVID-19 fund fraud
• The government official was allegedly grilled for five hours on Friday, August 4, but was subsequently released

Abeokuta, Ogun state - The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited and interrogated Tokunbo Talabi, the Secretary to State Government (SSG) of Ogun, over recent allegations of fraud levelled against him.

According to The Punch, a source from the DSS disclosed that the invitation and subsequent interrogation were a result of the allegations levelled against Talabi.

DSS interrogates Ogun SSG, Tokunbo Talabi

Recall Human Rights Writers Association (HURIWA) had petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and others, demanding an investigation and prosecution of Talabi and his printing company, Superflux.

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The organisation accused them of printing excess ballot papers and manipulating the March 18 governorship election in the state in favour of Governor Dapo Abiodun, PM News also reported.

A source further said that among the issues addressed during the questioning was the alleged role of Superflux Printing Limited in the COVID-19 palliative controversy.

The DSS was also said to have asked Talabi questions on the company’s connection to significant sums of money related to Ogun state and its role in the 2023 elections.

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Source: Legit.ng