Ijebu East local government area of Ogun State is currently embroiled in a controversy surrounding the suspension of its Council Chairman, Mr. Wale Adedayo, for alleged financial maladministration. The Legislative Council of the region took the decision to suspend Adedayo for a three-month period, citing multiple accusations of financial misconduct against him.
The allegations against Adedayo have taken an interesting turn as some sources suggest that this suspension might be an act of retaliation for his public exposure of fund diversion allegedly perpetrated by Governor Abiodun of Ogun State. Adedayo had accused the governor of withholding local government allocations, which has been a critical concern for the area’s residents.
The suspension letter, titled “Financial Maladministration of Hon. Wale Adedayo as Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, Ogbere, Ijebu,” and signed by the Leader of the House, Hon. Fasheyi Akindele Adesuji, and six other councillors, outlined several allegations against Adedayo. These accusations include withdrawing funds for unfulfilled empowerment initiatives, lavish spending on events, unaccounted project funds, and irregular taxation without proper authorization.
The letter further states that the suspension aims to allow for a thorough investigation into the allegations against Mr. Adedayo. During this period, the Council Vice Chairman will assume the role of acting Chairman.
However, some members of the community are questioning the timing and motives behind Adedayo’s suspension. Given his vocal stance against the alleged fund diversion by the governor, concerns of victimization have been raised, suggesting that this move might be an attempt to silence him.
The situation is likely to attract more attention in the coming days, as stakeholders, citizens, and observers await Mr. Adedayo’s response to the allegations and the unfolding events in Ijebu East local government. The Governor’s office and the State House of Assembly have also been informed of the Council’s resolutions, ensuring that this issue will not remain confined to local discussions.
