The PDP governorship candidate in Ondo State, Mr. Agboola Ajayi, was arrested yesterday in his alleged residence in Lagos for perjury and false acquisition of property.
It has been confirmed that one Mr. Abayomi Kingsley Babatunde, who was also arrested, later confessed that the property claimed to be in his name was actually owned by Agboola without his knowledge.
Perjury is a serious offense that undermines justice. It is difficult to prove, but if a witness provides false testimony under oath and there is evidence such as videos, photographs, or eyewitness accounts, they can be charged with perjury.
This crime is committed while under oath. The arrest of Mr. Ajayi has sent shockwaves across the state, as he was a prominent figure vying for the governorship position. The allegations of perjury and false acquisition of property have cast a shadow of doubt over his credibility and integrity.
The legal process will now unfold as investigators gather more evidence to support the charges against him. The consequences of these allegations can have far-reaching implications on Mr. Ajayi’s political career and the upcoming elections in Ondo State.
