The Ogun State House of Assembly has exonerated its former Speaker, Olakunle Oluomo, of allegations of embezzlement and financial misconduct that formed parts of his removal from office in 2024, saying investigations found no evidence to support the claims.
NAN reported that the Assembly during Wednesday’s plenary at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, also resolved to commute Mr Oluomo’s removal to a resignation, marking a dramatic reversal in one of the state’s most significant legislative crises.
The resolution followed the presentation of the Committee of the Whole House report by the Deputy Speaker, Lateefat Ajayi, based on a motion filed by Mr Oluomo before the Assembly on 31 March seeking either his exoneration or evidence to support the allegations against him.
In the latest development, the lawmakers held that the allegation of embezzlement was not contained in the notice of removal served on the former Speaker and that investigations failed to establish any evidence that he diverted public funds or committed financial misconduct.
Mrs Ajayi subsequently moved the motion for the adoption of the report, which was seconded by Yusuf Amosun and unanimously approved through a voice vote.
