Ekiti ADC Kicks as Court Remands House of Assembly Candidate Over Alleged Rape
Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria,Thursday, May 28, 2026
A Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, has ordered the remand of Ayodele Babatola, the African Democratic Congress (African Democratic Congress (ADC)) candidate for Ado Constituency 1 in the Ekiti State House of Assembly, over allegations of rape.
Babatola was reportedly arrested and detained earlier by operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command before being arraigned in court. Following the proceedings, the magistrate ordered that he be remanded pending further legal processes.
The case, which has attracted public attention in the state, remains at a preliminary stage, with authorities yet to conclude investigations or establish the full circumstances surrounding the allegations.
In reaction to the development, the Ekiti chapter of the ADC has kicked against the situation involving its candidate, expressing concern over the handling of the matter and calling for due process in line with the law.
The matter is expected to continue in court as investigations progress, while stakeholders across the political space in Ekiti State continue to watch developments closely.
According to earlier reporting by TheCable, Babatola’s arrest and subsequent court appearance form part of an ongoing legal process linked to the allegations.
