The National Vice Chairman, Southwest, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Hon. Isaac Kekemeke, has expressed shock over the kidnapping of the Ekiti State Chairman of the party, Barrister Paul Omotosho by gunmen at the weekend.
Barrister Omotoso was kidnapped on Saturday evening along Agbado – Imesi-Ekiti road in Gbonyin Local Government Area of the State.
He was said to be driving alone in his car along the road when the incident occurred.
Barrister Omotoso was said to be on his way to his Imesi Ekiti his country home.
In a statement by his media office and made available to newsmen, Kekemeke calls on security agencies to immediately redouble their efforts to secure the release of Omotosho unhurt.
“We condemn this unholy act against our Ekiti State Chairman, our hearts are with him, we call for his immediate release while security agents should do everything humanly possible to rescue him unhurt.
“This is an unacceptable development in our zone, we pray for his safe return to enable Hon Paul Omotosho to continue to provide good leadership for our party in Ekiti State.
“We solidarise with the good people of Ekiti State especially our party faithful and His Excellency, Governor Biodun Oyebanji over this sad and unfortunate development in one of the most peaceful states in the country,” Kekemeke said.