The Ogun State House of Assembly passes a resolution exonerating former Speaker Olakunle Oluomo of an embezzlement allegation connected to his removal from office in 2024. According to multiple reports, lawmakers adopt the committee report after it is presented in plenary following deliberations on the case. The Assembly also takes up an issue raised through Oluomo’s motion for either exoneration or evidence to substantiate the allegation. After reviewing records, the House concludes that embezzlement is not part of the removal notice served to him and cannot be proven. In connection with the resolution, the Assembly commutes what had been an impeachment process into a resignation. Reports say lawmakers withdraw the embezzlement allegation so it no longer forms a basis for his removal. They also cite constitutional fair-hearing provisions as part of their justification. The decision is described as unanimous, with the Assembly overturning the prior dismissal outcome and recording Oluomo’s departure as a resignation, rather than through impeachment.
Ogun Assembly exonerates ex-Speaker Oluomo of embezzlement, changes impeachment to resignation
The Ogun State House of Assembly passes a resolution exonerating former Speaker Olakunle Oluomo of an embezzlement allegation connected to his removal from office in 2024. According to multiple report...
- Ogun State House of Assembly passes a resolution exonerating former Speaker Olakunle Oluomo of embezzlement allegations linked to his 2024 removal.
- Lawmakers conclude the embezzlement allegation is not part of the removal notice served to him and cannot be substantiated.
- The Assembly commutes the impeachment/dismissal process to Oluomo’s resignation.
- The decision follows presentation and adoption of a report from a committee of the House in plenary.
- The Assembly cites the right to fair hearing under Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution (as amended).
At the time, the Assembly maintained that the then-Speaker Oluomo followed months of internal disagreements over the administration of the legislature and allegations bordering on financial management. The post Ogun Assembly reverses self on indictment of ex-speaker for embezzlement, commutes dismissal to resignation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
5 hours agoThe Ogun State House of Assembly has officially exonerated former Speaker Olakunle Oluomo of embezzlement allegations tied to his removal from office in 2024.During Wednesday’s plenary at the Assembly Complex in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, lawmakers adopted a resolution that commuted Oluomo’s impeachment to a resignation. The decision followed the presentation of a report by the Committee of the Whole House, delivered by Deputy Speaker Mrs. Lateefat Ajayi.The report stemmed from a motion Oluomo submitted on March 31, requesting either exoneration or evidence to substantiate the allegation. After reviewing available records, the House concluded that embezzlement was not part of the removal notice served on him and could not be proven.Ajayi’s motion for adoption was seconded by Mr. Yusuf Amosun and unanimously approved by voice vote. The Assembly cited Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), affirming Oluomo’s right to fair hearing.In its resolution, the House withdrew the embezzlement allegation, stating it would no longer form part of the reasons for his removal. Lawmakers further resolved to overturn the impeachment and record his exit as a resignation, describing the move as necessary for unity and harmony among members.
6 hours agoOgun State House of Assembly on Tuesday, passed a resolution exonerating the former Speaker, Olakunle Oluomo from an allegation of embezzlement of funds mentioned in the report of the ad hoc Committee on his removal from office on the 23rd January, 2024. The passage of the resolution followed the presentation of the report of the […] Ogun Assembly exonerates former Speaker Oluomo of embezzlement, commutes impeachment to resignation
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