The police spokesman said a 45-year-old man, Ibrahim Tijani, was fatally wounded by the elephant. A local, Muhammadu Bingin, was reported missing after the elephant attack.
The ex-minister ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2019 as an APC candidate and again in 2023 as an Accord Party standard-bearer.
Mr Abutu said the stampede occurred at about 1:00 a.m. on April 19 at the Emirate Hotel, Ikere-Ekiti.
Mr Obidinma also called for more sports facilities in the state.
Mr Alli is seeking to become the next governor of Oyo state.
The police on Friday arraigned two people before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for stealing slippers.
“Adeniran has worked closely with us at the grassroots, and we have seen first-hand how his decisions positively impact both administrators and learners,” the forum stated.
“The complainant said the defendant begged him for forgiveness, and he decided to pardon him, considering the fact that they live in the same area,” the police said.
“They entered my room, stole my clothes and shoes. I’m grateful they did not hurt the children and wives. They stole all their phones and the money,” said the gospel singer.
Mr Sani was charged with conspiracy and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty.
