The Department of State Services (DSS) operatives in Kogi State summoned Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for questioning on Saturday.
The invitation came in response to a petition filed against him, as reported by Daily Trust on Sunday.
Ododo, the APC standard bearer, spent several hours with the secret police, addressing the allegations presented in the petition.
According to a source, the invitation was issued to deescalate tension and foster understanding among political figures ahead of the upcoming November 11 governorship election.
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The APC candidate confirmed the encounter with the DSS operatives and described it as a routine occurrence.
He stated that the discussions were productive, emphasizing his commitment, along with his party members, to maintaining peace in the state as responsible citizens.