Politician’s nephew flees over threats, attack over exposed bisexuality

A bisexual man, Eghianruwa Kelly, has reportedly gone into hiding after a violent attack on his apartment, allegedly orchestrated by thugs in the service of his uncle, Julis Akinobare, a prominent grassroots politician. The incident follows attempts to eliminate Kelly, who had become embroiled in a political scandal after his sexual orientation was exposed.Julis Akinobare, a highly influential figure in local politics, saw his aspirations to the state assembly jeopardised by the revelation of his nephew’s secret bisexual lifestyle.

The discovery became a source of embarrassment, with opposition parties reportedly using it as a tool to discredit Akinobare and undermine his campaign. The situation escalated as his political rivals launched a smear campaign to tarnish his reputation, and his support base began to dwindle.Kelly’s bisexuality was revealed publicly by his wife in February 2023, after she allegedly caught him in a compromising situation with another man.



Following the incident, Kelly’s parents were informed of his secret life, which prompted Akinobare to admonish his nephew and urge him to stop the same-sex relations, citing the damage it was causing to his political career.As the scandal continued to unfold, political opponents of Akinobare capitalised on the situation, using the revelation of Kelly’s sexuality to further discredit Akinobare’s credibility. This intensifying pressure reportedly caused Akinobare to lose followers and support within his community, further jeopardising his political ambitions.

In a desperate response to the mounting political pressure, Akinobare allegedly deployed a group of thugs to Kelly’s home on July 24, 2023, with the intent of intimidating him. The thugs, said to number over ten, arrived at Kelly’s apartment to carry out the attack but were unable to apprehend him, as Kelly had escaped by climbing over a fence and fleeing the scene.The whereabouts of Eghianruwa Kelly remain unknown, and it is believed that he has gone into exile to avoid further harm.

The community has not seen him since the attack, and his location remains a mystery.This incident has sparked widespread concern, with many questioning the lengths to which some politicians will go to protect their reputations and political ambitions. The use of violence and intimidation to silence individuals has raised alarm over the growing threats to personal safety in the country, particularly within the realm of politics.

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