I Was Offered Money to Impeach Gov. Makinde -Speaker Exposes Secret Meeting

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebowale Ogundoyin, has confirmed the existence of an impeachment plot against Governor Seyi Makinde.

This acknowledgment follows reports of his meetings with key figures, including the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, and former first lady Florence Ajimobi, to discuss the potential impeachment.

In a media statement on Tuesday, Ogundoyin, who represents the Ibarapa East State constituency, addressed various allegations related to the impeachment efforts.

He disclosed that he had been approached with a monetary inducement to support the impeachment of Governor Makinde but affirmed that he rejected the offer.

The Speaker further stated that the meeting was also to seek the royal blessing for his gubernatorial ambition.

He said, “I was offered monetary inducement, but I declined without hesitation because no amount of money can buy my conscience or compromise my loyalty to the Governor, the party, and the people we were elected to serve.

“I remain fully committed to upholding the integrity of this House and will not be part of any agenda aimed at destabilising the government.”

Meanwhile, Florence Ajimobi has dismissed claims that she is plotting the impeachment of Governor Makinde.

In a statement issued by her media office, Ajimobi denied allegations linking her to financial inducements allegedly aimed at influencing members of the Oyo State House of Assembly to impeach Makinde.

She described the allegation as a deliberate attempt to tarnish her image, undermine her reputation and mislead the public.

Ajimobi also dismissed claims that she hosted or attended any meeting in Lagos or elsewhere where plans to influence the State Assembly were discussed.