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Ondo Assembly speaker impeachment crisis

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Ondo Assembly speaker impeachment crisis

In late July 2026 2026, the Ogun House of Assembly cleared former Speaker Olakunle Oluomo of embezzlement claims, converting his impeachment into a resignation. Around the same time, Simultaneously, the Ondo State Assembly entered a separate leadership crisis. Twenty‑one Twenty-one of the 26 Ondo legislators signed an impeachment notice against Speaker Olamide Oladiji, alleging he diverted roughly approximately ₦44 million from the budget of the Ondo State Oil‑Producing Oil-Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) budget 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 2026. OSOPADEC issued a week. The speaker appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and other allies, insisting he remained statement denying involvement 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 dispute, noting the dispute alleged misappropriation is a legislative matter and warning against the risk misuse of an imminent floor vote. its name. By 1 August, support for Oladiji’s removal had risen grew to 24 of 26 legislators after following a two‑week failed two-week reconciliation period requested by the governor ended. Lawmakers reiterated accusations of financial misconduct and procedural abuse, while Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Oladiji denied wrongdoing, claiming the drive was charges, claiming they were politically motivated ahead of the 2027 elections. The By late August, the impeachment process remained active. Assembly spokesman reiterated spokesperson Olatunji Fabiyi dismissed reports that the charges concern accountability removal process had been abandoned, stating, “There is no going back.” The crisis escalated when suspected political thugs, reportedly from the Speaker’s constituency in Ondo town, invaded the Assembly complex. The intrusion caused disruption and breach of procedure, forced the Speaker to leave the premises hurriedly before security agencies and lawmakers removed the impeachment vote appears imminent. intruders.

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  1. 2026-08-28 07:58 UTC Ondo Assembly speaker impeachment crisis
  2. 2026-08-01 09:02 UTC Ondo Assembly speaker impeachment
  3. 2026-07-29 08:50 UTC Ondo Assembly speaker impeachment
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