Ogun Government Clarifies EFCC Invitation Of Officials Not Related To Adedayo’s Petition

Ogun Government Clarifies EFCC Invitation Of Officials Not Related To Adedayo’s Petition

On Saturday, the Ogun State government dismissed reports suggesting that its officials were invited to the Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) due to a petition from Wale Adedayo, the former Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, who was removed from office over financial misappropriation allegations…….. CONTINUE READING

The government clarified that the officials were not summoned in connection with any alleged diversion of local government funds, contrary to claims made in a media report titled “Alleged Funds Diversion: EFCC Quizzes Ogun Accountant General, Others.”

In a statement released by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the State Governor, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the government asserted that the EFCC had not presented any petition from Adedayo. If such a petition had been the reason for their invitation, it would have been provided.

The statement read: “There is no need to address the claims of a known provocateur and troublemaker who has previously leveled baseless accusations against Governor Dapo Abiodun and his administration, aiming to create discord and destabilize Ogun State.

“While we value the role of media organizations, we firmly reject the report as false and urge that it be disregarded.

“Like officials from other states, Ogun State officials are subject to scrutiny by anti-graft agencies if needed. It is confirmed that our officials, adhering to the law, attended the EFCC invitation and have resumed their duties.

“Claims linking their invitation to a petition by Wale Adedayo are entirely fabricated. Adedayo, who previously made unfounded accusations against his former superior Otunba Gbenga Daniel and falsely alleged support for his petition against Governor Abiodun, should not be aided by the media in spreading falsehoods.

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