Some Youths took to the streets of Akure the Ondo State capital on Wednesday to protest the detention of three young activists allegedly engineered by the state?s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Kayode Ajulo (SAN).

It was gathered that the three youths, Akeju Blessing James who was the former Students Union President of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic; Adediran Gabriel and Yaya Bisola, were detained after an alleged confrontation with the AG in his office on March 28.

However, the protesters who blocked the roundabout leading to the governor?s Office were seen chanting solidarity songs and calling for the immediate resignation of Ajulo, accusing him of weaponising the judiciary to settle political scores.

They carried placards and banners bearing inscriptions such as #AjuloMustToGo, #SackAjuloNow!!!, Ajulo, you have betrayed us, and we will stop backing you!; Ajulo is power drunk, amongst others.

Speaking on the developments, Ondo State Youths Network (OSYN) Public Relations Officer Christopher Olusa described the situation as a ?dangerous descent into tyranny,? alleging that Ajulo was using state institutions to muzzle dissenting voices.

?This is not justice. This is naked persecution,? Olusa said. ?These youths committed no crime. Their only offence was standing up to a powe