Court remands ADC candidate in prison over alleged rape

An Ado-Ekiti Magistrate Court has remanded the African Democratic Congress (ADC) House of Assembly candidate for Ado Constituency 1, Ayodele Babatola, at the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Centre in Ekiti State over an alleged rape case currently under investigation.

The remand followed allegations brought against the politician by a 30-year-old woman who accused him of sexual assault.

Documents made available to journalists showed that the matter was earlier referred by the Divisional Police Officer, Oke-Ila Division, Ado-Ekiti for medical examination and treatment at the Police Cottage Hospital, Okesa.

According to the medical report dated May 25, 2026, the complainant alleged that she was sexually assaulted by a male acquaintance around 8pm.

The report stated that the woman later presented herself at the police station and hospital, where medical personnel carried out examinations and commenced post-assault medical procedures.

Although the report noted that no visible bruises or genital injuries were observed during examination, the case was documented as a “possible sexual assault,” while emergency treatment, HIV prophylaxis, and other medical interventions were reportedly administered.

Laboratory investigations, including HIV screening, Hepatitis B test, pregnancy test, and screening for sexually transmitted infections were also said to have been conducted.

Sources familiar with the matter disclosed that the defendant was arraigned before the court on Tuesday and subsequently remanded pending further proceedings in the case.

Meanwhile, the embattled ADC candidate is also being linked with separate allegations of obtaining about $16,000 from an individual overseas under controversial circumstances before allegedly returning to Nigeria.

Though details of the alleged financial transaction remain unclear, sources claimed complaints surrounding the matter had surfaced prior to the current criminal case.

As of the time of filing this report, no court ruling or formal conviction has been recorded in relation to the alleged fraud claim.