IBADAN — Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli (APC-Oyo South) has strongly refuted social media reports attempting to link him to the recent abduction of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul—sister to Nigeria`s Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu—and her twin sons.

In a statement released by his Media Office, the lawmaker described the viral publications as "irresponsible, defamatory, politically motivated, and completely devoid of credibility."

Social media reports attempted to connect the lawmaker to the kidnapping incident based on campaign materials or stickers allegedly found with a suspect under investigation.

Senator Alli categorically denied any connection to the criminal incident, the suspects, or any acts of violence, calling the attempt to link campaign stickers to criminality "absurd and illogical."

The statement highlighted that even the circulating reports admitted no security or law enforcement agency has established any link between the Senator and the crime.

The Oyo South representative called on security agencies to investigate the source of the narrative and bring the purveyors of the fake news to justice.

The media office stated that the publication is a desperate agenda by political detractors aiming to tarnish the reputation of the Ibadan High Chief.

"Senator Alli strongly condemns kidnapping and every form of criminality," the statement read. "As a responsible statesman and advocate of the rule of law, he has consistently supported efforts aimed at strengthening security and protecting lives and property across Oyo State and Nigeria."

The public has been urged to disregard the report entirely to avoid undermining ongoing security investigations or heating up the political landscape unnecessarily. Senator Alli maintained that he remains fully focused on his legislative duties and his commitment to the people of Oyo State.