Former Oyo Speaker challenges current Speaker on alleged impeachment plot against Governor Makinde
via Punch Nigeria13 hours ago1 min read
Former Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adeolu Adeleke, has criticized the current Speaker, Debo Ogundoyin, regarding claims of a plot to impeach Governor Seyi Makinde. Adeleke urged Ogundoyin to cease "peddling rumours" and identify those behind the alleged move. This follows Ogundoyin's allegations that he was offered financial inducements and a political platform by the All Progressives Congress to orchestrate the governor’s removal. Adeleke, who served as Speaker during a politically turbulent period and was involved in the legal battle surrounding the 2005 impeachment of former governor Rashidi Ladoja, demanded transparency from Ogundoyin. He specifically called on Ogundoyin to clarify comments involving the Olubadan, Oba Ladoja, and Florence Ajimobi, and to identify individuals who attempted to compromise him with cash or with whom he met in Lagos concerning the supposed impeachment. Adeleke highlighted discrepancies between Ogundoyin’s statements at a stakeholders’ meeting and a subsequent press release, questioning if he was coerced or if the allegations were a calculated move for political gain. He emphasized that the integrity of the Speaker’s office is at stake and warned that a lack of clarity could damage public trust and lead to negative historical judgment.
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