NGA court in Ekiti State, Nigeria, granted bail to Abimbola Olawumi, an aspirant for the governorship under the All Progressives Congress (APC), and adjourned her blackmail case until July 28, 2026. The charges against her include allegations of making false accusations against Yemisi Joluwe, CEO of YSJ Farms, and sending threatening messages via social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok. Olawumi pleaded not guilty to the charges. Her legal team argued that the offenses are bailable and emphasized her status as a senior citizen and former gubernatorial candidate. They described the case as political persecution and called for federal intervention. Olawumi also claimed she was abducted by members of the Rapid Response Squad while traveling between courts in Abuja.
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