Lagos PDP chairman regains freedom from kidnappers

Philip Aivoji, Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, who was kidnapped by some yet-to-be-identified gunmen along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, has regained his freedom.

Aivoji, who was abducted on Thursday, was released four days later.

The Chairman and some other party chieftains were abducted at the Ogere area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Thursday while returning from the party’s Stakeholders’ Zonal Caucus meeting convened by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and held in Ibadan, the state capital.

His release was disclosed by the State Publicity Secretary, Hakeem Amode, in a short statement issued around 1.15 a.m. on Monday.

Amode said, “Lagos State PDP Chairman was released by the kidnappers.

“Hon Philip Olabode Aivoji, the Lagos State PDP Chairman, is free at last after 4 days in the kidnappers’ den.

“We use this opportunity to appreciate your prayers, most importantly because God’s mercies was visible all the way.

“Thank you all for your concerns and prayers.”