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The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has denied allegations that he received money from proxies of the All Progressives Congress to facilitate the impeachment of Governor Seyi Makinde, describing the claim as false and politically motivated.
Responding to the allegations, the Speaker said no money exchanged hands at any meeting, adding that the rumour was fabricated to damage his reputation and destabilise both the state government and legislature.
“I was presented with juicy offers and opportunities, but I declined without hesitation because nothing can sway my conscience or weaken 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 we built,” he said.
Ogundoyin emphasised that he would never betray the mandate of the people or undermine Governor Makinde’s administration.
He reiterated his steadfast loyalty to the governor and the ruling party, assuring that no one would succeed in creating division between him and the administration or derail the collective mandate entrusted to them.
The Speaker added that under his leadership, the Assembly remains committed to constitutional order, good governance, and the collective interest of the people.
He also noted that he has consistently carried Governor Makinde along in all his engagements.
Addressing a separate claim linking his visit to the Rashidi Ladoja to political scheming, Ogundoyin clarified that the visit was purely consultative and had taken place weeks earlier.
He explained that he met the monarch to inform him of his governorship ambition and seek his blessings, noting that the visit was rooted in respect and tradition.
The Speaker urged the public to disregard what he described as unfounded attempts to create division within the state’s political leadership.
