The Osun State Government on Monday accused officials of the immediate past administration in the state of making away with items in the Osun Governor’s Lodge in Abuja.

The allegation was contained in a statement by the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, obtained in Osogbo.

The statement further disclosed that pillaging of assets in the lodge was uncovered during a physical inspection of the facility by the chairman of the State Assets Inventory and Recovery Committee, Dr B. Salam, and other top government functionaries.

It further read in parts, “The lodge was stripped of all valuables acquired with public funds by those officials of the past administration. From the main house to the service flats and up to the boys’ quarters, clear indications of valuables removed can be observed. Items such as television sets, chairs, foams, electrical fittings, bed sheets, spoons, and cutlery, among other valuables, were illegally removed from the lodge.


“Every utility vehicle procured for use in the lodge was also carted away from the building. The lodge was in a terrible state, similar to the way we found the Deputy Governor’s quarters and others at the Government House in Osogbo following the brazen looting of that facility.”

The government subsequently called on whoever was in possession of public properties to return them forthwith.


When contacted for comment, Ismail Omipidan, a media aide to Osun’s immediate past governor, described the allegation as diversionary tactics intended to cover up Senator Ademola Adeleke’s inability to govern the state.


Omipidan also said the governor’s constant accusations while the panels were still sitting were indications that the panels were set up to do hatchet jobs.

“If a panel on asset recovery has been set up, why not allow the panel to do its job and then present its findings? You promised to invite people to appear before the panel. You have not heard from them, yet you are passing judgment on them already. What’s the essence of the panel since you already know the outcomes?

“First, they alleged it was my principal who looted. I came up with the inventory and the fact that the new governor’s security operatives took charge of the government house on November 26 and that by November 27, which was the inauguration day, they held a party there. But by December 1, they came up with a lie to say the place was looted. To date, they have not controverted the facts I laid bare.

“I say for the umpteenth time that my principal did not loot any state assets. Therefore, this government should stop these blanket statements of accusing Oyetola and his men of what they did not do and face governance.”

Source: https://punchng.com/Osun-govt-alleges-looting-Oyetolas-aide-faults-claim

Wahala

Only fools will believe Oyetola didn't loot a reasonable portion of Osun State's treasury;
Only fools will believe he didn't loot to fund Tinubu's campaign.

May God protect his people

Normal normal monkey gats to thief the banana if hin see am.

No loot o dey play, just dey play.

States having lodge in Abuja this country is so useless. Restructure this country and render Abuja the seat of looting useless.

Nicepoker:
States having lodge in Abuja this country is so useless. Restructure this country and render Abuja the seat of looting useless.

it baffles me alot

I thought I am the only one who find it ridiculous having a lodge in Abuja while governing in osun.

Nicepoker:
States having lodge in Abuja this country is so useless. Restructure this country and render Abuja the seat of looting useless.

Use your head. How much is Osun allocation?

Sirheny007:
Only fools will believe Oyetola didn't loot a reasonable portion of Osun State's treasury;
Only fools will believe he didn't loot to fund Tinubu's campaign.

adenigga:



Source: https://punchng.com/Osun-govt-alleges-looting-Oyetolas-aide-faults-claim

So, Peter getting rid of state lodge was a smart idea. Waste blockage is what it is called and think Adeleke should embrace it. Rather than waste tax payers money in that lodge, he should just dispose it or lease it out as investment for the state.

Oyetola tenure and his cabinet is just full of shit... What a shameful tenure

Heroicvic:
I think it's high time adeleke leaves oyetola and focus on what he's voted for!
If it's tv and bed sheet that's giving him headache then can have mine
Someone should tell these clowns that osun is lacking behind among other state

Aregbesola the architect has laid down solid foundation to govern osun the rest should follow suit regardless of the party the emerge from.
Osogbo is still like aregbesola left it and you're bothered by bed sheet?

As in e just dey b me one kain…. Dem no do job wey dem elect em to do… na bedsheet,cutlery and co dey trip dem pass

Only a fool would call others fools for not believing in his bigotry and hate!

Sirheny007:
Only fools will believe Oyetola didn't loot a reasonable portion of Osun State's treasury;
Only fools will believe he didn't loot to fund Tinubu's campaign.