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APC Chieftain, Ex-Ekiti Microcredit Boss Remanded in Prison Over Alleged Rape, Stealing, Attempted Murder

The wife of an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and former Chairman of the Ekiti State Microcredit and Enterprise Development Agency, Akogun Abayomi Olumide, popularly known as “Lustay,” has confirmed that her husband has been remanded in prison custody for one month.
According to her account, Olumide was arraigned before a High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti following his arrest by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on January 1, 2026.
She disclosed that the former government official is facing multiple serious allegations, including stealing, rape, and attempted murder of a notable individual said to be close to the state government.
The court reportedly ordered that Olumide be remanded in prison custody pending further proceedings, while investigations and legal processes continue.
Arrest and Arraignment
Sources indicate that Olumide’s arrest came after weeks of complaints and petitions filed against him, prompting the intervention of security agencies. His arraignment has since sparked widespread reactions across Ekiti State, especially within political and civil circles.
Political and Public Reactions
The development has sent shockwaves through the APC in Ekiti State, given Olumide’s status as a party chieftain and former appointee. Many residents have taken to social media to demand thorough investigation, transparency, and justice, urging authorities to allow the law take its full course regardless of political affiliations.
Legal Process Ongoing
As of the time of filing this report, no official statement has been released by the Ekiti State Government or the APC regarding the matter. Olumide is presumed innocent until proven guilty, as the case proceeds through the judicial system.
More details are expected to emerge as the court hears the matter in the coming weeks.