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Activist Detoun Adejobi Challenges Ogun State Governor Amid Cyberbullying Allegations
Detoun Adejobi, a prominent activist, has publicly confronted Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun following the filing of six charges against her by the Ogun State Police Command. The charges, brought before the Abeokuta High Court, accuse her of cyberbullying the governor on social media platforms.
Background: The Controversial Social Media Post
In December 2025, Detoun Adejobi criticized Governor Abiodun on social media after a tragic accident claimed the lives of two close friends of renowned boxer Anthony Joshua. She condemned the Ogun State Government for lacking an ambulance service, highlighting what she described as a failure in basic emergency response infrastructure. In a viral video, she labeled the governor as “wicked,” accusing him of prioritizing personal indulgences and corruption over the welfare of the state. She further urged divine forgiveness for those responsible for his upbringing.
Police Response and Legal Proceedings
On January 19, 2026, the Ogun State Police Command announced that they had formally charged Adejobi with cyberbullying and spreading false information about the governor. The police alleged that she ignored multiple invitations to respond to the allegations, submitting a medical report to justify her absence, which was later declared fraudulent. Authorities confirmed the arrest of the medical professional who issued the questionable document. For more details, see here.
Detoun Adejobi’s Rebuttal and Public Statement
Addressing the accusations on her Instagram account, Adejobi denied evading the police. She stated that she acknowledged the police invitation and had confirmed her availability for January 27, expressing surprise at the police’s premature public statement accusing her of avoidance.
She refuted the cyberbullying claims, asserting that her criticisms stem from a genuine concern for Ogun State residents. Adejobi contrasted Governor Abiodun’s governance style unfavorably with that of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, whose administration she praised for responsiveness to public grievances. She accused Abiodun and his aides of ignoring citizens’ concerns and prioritizing social events over governance.
“What legacy are you leaving behind? An unfeeling leader… What have you accomplished in six years, and what will remain? Look at the current state of Ogun. You may think I’m politically motivated, but I speak for my people, and they don’t have to like my words.
Dapo, I have brought you down to where you belong! You ignored us for years, but we reject silent governance. You must be accountable. When we speak, you will listen.
You threatened to imprison me? You don’t know who you’re dealing with. Those who came before you failed, and this is our country. You cannot silence me.”
On the Use of Cybercrime Laws Against Critics
Adejobi criticized public officials for exploiting cybercrime legislation to suppress dissent. She emphasized that as a sitting governor, Abiodun should expect and accept accountability from his constituents, who have the right to question his leadership publicly.
“I told you, Dapo, you lack proper upbringing. If you had it, you wouldn’t misuse your power or gloat. You’re desperate to secure a Senate seat but can’t protect or defend your people. Who are you really? People say I abused you, but when I pleaded and cried, how many witnessed it?
This is a battle between you and me. Bring it on-I’m not running. What supports me is greater than you. You cannot imprison me. Stop gloating. Your predecessors failed at this. Face me and prove my allegations wrong-I’m ready.
Your state is unsettled, yet you fly to France for parties. Always attending social events instead of governing!”
Watch Detoun Adejobi’s Statement
Below is a video of Detoun Adejobi addressing the controversy and responding to the charges:
