Ogun Assembly clears Oluomo of embezzlement claims
Olakunle Oluomo, the former Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, has been officially cleared of embezzlement allegations. The Assembly decided to change his impeachment to a resignation following a resolution at its plenary. The move came after a report was presented by Deputy Speaker Lateefat Ajayi and unanimously adopted by the House. The Assembly stated that there was no evidence to support the embezzlement claim against Oluomo.
Key takeaways
- The Ogun State House of Assembly passed a resolution exonerating former Speaker Olakunle Oluomo from embezzlement allegations.
- The Assembly commuted Oluomo’s impeachment to a resignation through a resolution adopted during Wednesday’s plenary.
- Deputy Speaker Lateefat Ajayi presented the Committee of the Whole House report, which was seconded by Yusuf Amosun and approved by voice vote.
- The House found that the embezzlement allegation was not included in the original notice of removal and could not be established based on available evidence.
- The Assembly said the decision was made to promote unity and harmony among its members.
