Politics
Exclusive: Ladoja douses impeachment tension in Oyo Assembly
It is no more news that political tension is brewing at the Oyo State House of Assembly as some members are clandestinely moving for the Impeachment of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin.
However, the tension that heightened in Ibadan, the state capital in preparatory to Ogundoyin’s impeachment has been partially laid to rest, Mega Icon Magazine exclusively gathered.
An inside source who craved anonymity alleged that the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Abiodun Mohammed Fadeyi who is enjoying support from the state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde is also eyeing the seat. Fadeyi represents Ona-Ara State Constituency.
Reacting to the allegation as well as the development that occurred at the Tuesday’s plenary, Hon. Fadeyi, who denied the impeachment plot submitted: “That I am eyeing the Speakership seat? I don’t have anything to say my brother. First and foremost, there is nothing to talk about, the Speaker took a decision and the decision is done, so what is my own about I am eyeing the speakership seat, where is that story coming from ?
“My brother, I am a journalist of over twenty five years and I know what I am talking about. On what you have been asking me I don’t have any comment on it and there is no issue in the House ;no problem in the House. The House is one and we are working for the development and the growth of our state”, the Deputy speaker concluded.
The impeccable source further confirmed to this newspaper that the Speaker, Hon Ogundoyin from Ibarapa East State Constituency would have been impeached by now if not for the intervention of former Governor Rasidi Ladoja. He disclosed that Ladoja who is presently out of the country has reached out to Governor Makinde advising him to ensure that the members shunned the unsavoury plot to impeach Ogundoyin at this early hours of his administration.
According to him, “Our leader, Baba Ladoja has intervened. He advised Governor Makinde not to allow such. Baba also noted that it will be too early to precipitate unnecessary crisis because the governor may not be able to manage the crisis till the end of his administration. Such a move will create tension and instability.
“He urged Governor Makinde to consider the adverse effects which may bring about distractions. You know the Speaker started his political career from Baba. Ladoja is spearheading the move to save Ogundoyin from being disgraced out of office”, he hinted.
The source added that Governor Makinde has also doused the impeachment tension as he prevailed on aggrieved members of the State House of Assembly, noting that he was convinced that the time was neither right or healthy for the state to experience such uneasy calm.
The political game has also cost Hon. Olagoke Akinajo, who is representing Ibadan North East State Constituency I, the Chairmanship of House Committee on Public Works and Transport.
The embattled lawmaker, Olagoke at the Tuesday’s plenary, was unceremoniously removed by the Speaker. Interestingly, Ogundoyin and Akinajo are from the same political party, the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP).
It was also learnt that the PDP controlled State House of Assembly’s loyalty to Governor Makinde is not yielding ‘fruitful benefits’ for the lawmakers as some members lamented of been sidelined.
The lawmakers are silently grumbling over lack of official cars, constituency allowance among others in the last twelve months, except their monthly salaries and allowances which is over two million naira monthly.
Meanwhile, members have agreed to a 30 per cent cut in their monthly allocation to assist the state government in its bid to pay salaries of workers as COVID-19 affects global economy.
The deduction include the lawmakers’ salaries and other monthly allowances.
These lawmakers, according to our source are unable to facilitate any meaningful projects to their various constituencies and they are being attacked by their constituents for non -performance.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to resign immediately, alleging that his recent remarks on state security exposed incompetence and an inability to lead.
Governor Makinde, speaking during his acceptance speech as the Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ibadan on Saturday, lamented that he could do little to rescue abducted school children and residents in Oriire Local Government Area due to all security structures being under federal control.
Reacting, APC State Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, described the governor’s comments as “the height of cluelessness, insincerity, and criminal ineptitude,” warning that such disclosures reflect a dangerous trend among parochial leaders.
Sadare said, “Engr. Seyi Makinde could not find any fault in the nation’s Constitution, yet he swore twice to protect lives and properties of Oyo people. He has long enjoyed the powers of his office, controlling resources and people without challenge, but now faces a serious test, exposing incompetence, cluelessness, and ego.”
He added, “Instead of addressing security challenges, Makinde is exploiting the situation to push a mirage he calls a presidential ambition in 2027. His insensitive comments once again reveal hypocrisy. It is time he quit the office of the governor, having admitted he lacks the capacity to secure the state.”
The APC also recalled that previous governors, including Alhaji Lam Adesina, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, and the late Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, operated under the same constitutional provisions without similar security failures. Sadare particularly praised Ajimobi for establishing a Security Trust Fund to ensure funding and stakeholder involvement in security, in contrast to the current administration.
“Makinde’s presidential ambition is dead on arrival. Our concern is the continued loss, deprivation, and mismanagement the people of Oyo may suffer in the remaining year of his tenure. The state deserves a team player, a sincere and humble governor — qualities Makinde has failed to demonstrate in seven years. He should apologise and step down,” Sadare concluded.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the 2027 general election following the conclusion of the party’s presidential nomination process.
Makinde emerged through consensus and affirmation by party delegates during the exercise, in what party leaders described as a demonstration of unity and confidence in his leadership ahead of the next general elections.
The governor was presented with his Certificate of Return by the National Chairman of the APM, Alhaji Yusuf Dantali, during a ceremony held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, amid cheers from party faithful, delegates and supporters drawn from different parts of the country.
Speaking during the presentation, Dantali said Makinde possesses the leadership qualities, administrative experience and vision required to steer the country towards sustainable growth and national development.
He urged party members across the federation to close ranks and intensify grassroots mobilisation to ensure victory for the party in the 2027 presidential election.
The APM national chairman maintained that the party remained committed to presenting Nigerians with what he described as a credible alternative capable of addressing the country’s economic, security and governance challenges.
According to him, the emergence of Makinde as the party’s flag bearer marked the beginning of a new political movement aimed at restoring hope and strengthening democratic governance in the country.
In his acceptance speech, Governor Makinde expressed appreciation to the leadership of the party and delegates for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to work with stakeholders across political, ethnic and religious divides to advance the party’s vision for national transformation.
The governor assured party supporters of his commitment to inclusive leadership, promising to prioritise policies that would improve economic prosperity, strengthen institutions and enhance the welfare of Nigerians if elected.
Five key members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have been appointed to the party’s campaign committee for the 2026 governorship re-election of Governor Abiodun Oyebanji in Ekiti State.
The Oyo APC leaders on the list include the party’s governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, former Senate leader Teslim Folarin, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, Zacch Adedeji, and Remi Oseni.
The list, signed by the party’s National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, reflects the APC’s strategy of deploying experienced political figures with strong grassroots networks to ensure a successful re-election campaign in Ekiti.
“These appointments recognise their political experience and commitment to advancing the party’s agenda,” the source within the party said.
The APC committee is expected to coordinate campaign activities, voter engagement, and messaging, positioning the party for a strong showing in the 2026 governorship election.
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