The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebowale Ogundoyin, has confirmed an impeachment plot against Governor Seyi Makinde, admitting receiving a monetary inducement.
News reports that Ogundoyin’s confirmation follows reports that he met the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja and a former first lady in the state, Florence Ajimobi, in an attempt to impeach Makinde.
However, Oguntoyinbo, who represents Ibarapa East State constituency, in a statement to journalists on Tuesday, clarified various allegations concerning the move to impeach Governor Makinde.
Ogundoyin admitted that he met with the former first lady and Olubadan and was offered a monetary inducement to impeach Makinde, but he rejected the offer.
The Speaker further stated that the meeting was also to seek the royal blessing for his gubernatorial ambition.
He said, “I was offered monetary inducement, but I declined without hesitation because no amount of money can buy my conscience or compromise my loyalty to the Governor, the party, and the people we were elected to serve.
“I remain fully committed to upholding the integrity of this House and will not be part of any agenda aimed at destabilising the government.”
Meanwhile, Florence Ajimobi has dismissed claims that she is plotting the impeachment of Governor Makinde.
In a statement issued by her media office, Ajimobi denied allegations linking her to financial inducements allegedly aimed at influencing members of the Oyo State House of Assembly to impeach Makinde.
She described the allegation as a deliberate attempt to tarnish her image, undermine her reputation and mislead the public.
Ajimobi also dismissed claims that she hosted or attended any meeting in Lagos or elsewhere where plans to influence the State Assembly were discussed.
