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Ondo Assembly speaker impeachment

Entities: Olamide Oladiji · Ondo State House of Assembly · Lucky Aiyedatiwa · Olatunji Fabiyi · Ondo State Oil‑Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC)

Overview

In late July 2026 the Ogun House of Assembly cleared former Speaker Olakunle Oluomo of embezzlement claims, converting his impeachment into a resignation. Around the same time, the Ondo State Assembly entered a separate leadership crisis. Twenty‑one of the 26 Ondo legislators signed an impeachment notice against Speaker Olamide Oladiji, alleging he diverted roughly ₦44 million from the budget of the Ondo State Oil‑Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) and blocked regular plenary sittings, which had fallen to only four or five meetings since January 2026, well below the constitutional requirement of three times a week. The speaker appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and other allies, insisting he remained in office.

On 29 July, Chair of the House Committee on Information Olatunji Fabiyi confirmed that while the assembly continued to meet, plenary sessions had not been held, underscoring the depth of the dispute and the risk of an imminent floor vote.

By 1 August, support for removal had risen to 24 of 26 legislators after a two‑week reconciliation period requested by the governor ended. Lawmakers reiterated accusations of financial misconduct and procedural abuse, while Oladiji denied wrongdoing, claiming the drive was politically motivated ahead of the 2027 elections. The Assembly spokesman reiterated that the charges concern accountability and breach of procedure, and the impeachment vote appears imminent.

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Ondo State Speaker Olamide Oladiji Impeached as 24 Lawmakers Back Removal

    Twenty‑four Ondo State lawmakers back the impeachment of Speaker Olamide Oladiji over alleged ₦44 million misuse of OSOPADEC funds, amid claims of political motives ahead of the 2027 elections.

  2. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Ondo State Assembly Speaker Olamide Oladiji Faces Impeachment Over Plenary Session Halt

    Ondo State Assembly Speaker Olamide Oladiji is accused of blocking plenary sessions and diverting ₦44 million, prompting 21 lawmakers to demand his resignation or impeachment.

  3. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Ondo Speaker Olamide Oladiji Faces Impeachment Over N44m Claim

    Ondo State Speaker Olamide Oladiji faces impeachment after 21 lawmakers allege he misused ₦44 million from OSOPADEC; the commission denies involvement as the crisis deepens.

  4. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Nigeria's State Assemblies Clear Speaker Removal Allegations

    Nigeria's Ogun and Ondo state assemblies addressed speaker removal crises: Ogun cleared ex‑Speaker Oluomo of embezzlement, while Ondo denied gubernatorial influence over its speaker's ouster.

Sources

blueprint.ng · dailytrust.com.ng · gwg.ng · naijanews.com · newtelegraphng.com · nigerianeye.com · premiumtimesng.com · punchng.com · theglittersonline.com.ng · thenews-chronicle.com · thepodiummedia.com · tribuneonlineng.com

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