The arrest and detention of All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Gani Mohammed has sparked outrage in Ondo State, with youths threatening a massive protest over his imprisonment.

Mohammed, the immediate past Special Adviser on Special Duties to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, was apprehended by a team of officers suspected to be X-Squad from the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun.

He was arrested in his Akure home on Monday and transported to the Force CID in Abuja without a prior invitation or warrant.

Sources indicate that the arrest stems from an accusation by Mohammed, posted on his Facebook page, where he accused the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, of political interference during the January 18 local council election in Ondo State.

Mohammed alleged that Tunji-Ojo sponsored a PDP candidate against his APC candidate in Akoko North-East, despite the PDP announcing its withdrawal from the race.

A source close to Mohammed revealed, “He’s a strong supporter of Razaaq Obe, a prospective APC candidate for the 2028 governorship election, and that has put him at odds with Tunji-Ojo, who is allegedly plotting to hijack the governorship ticket.”

The youth wing, Coalition for Progressive Youth in Akokoland, has now issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian Police Force for Mohammed’s release.

The statement, signed by the Coalition President Obanla Oluwaseyi Victor, reads, “We have given the Nigerian Police Force a 24-hour ultimatum to release Comrade Gani Mohammed Ajowa, who was arrested in his Alagbaka, Akure government residence Monday night without any prior invitation or warrant of arrest.”

The youth group further threatened, “If he is not released within this time frame, there will be serious protests in Ondo State.”

Despite efforts from concerned Nigerians, including the Governor of Ondo State, to secure his release, the Nigerian Police Force has not yet complied.