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Oyo rep member ordered my arrest for standing close to her in a public elevator – Omo Agege’s aide alleges
Jide Babalola, the Senior Special Assistant to the Deputy Senate President on Print, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has alleged that the lawmaker representing Oluyole federal constituency, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, ordered his arrest for standing too close to her during an elevator ride at the National Assembly complex.
According to the information scooped from Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Babalola was said to have spent close to two hours in detention at the crime unit of the National Assembly before another member of the house of representatives requested for his bail.
“I joined the public elevator on the third floor of the house of reps building, going down because I needed to take care of some things. I have always avoided the elevators meant for reps members and senators since 2000, because they are not meant for the public, and because that is the right way of doing things,” he said.
Babalola added that there were close to seven people in the elevator when he joined it.
“Two other people also joined the elevator after I did, and I made sure not to rub shoulders with anybody. Corona Virus is still out there. I was infected last year and I know what I went through before I recovered. All of a sudden, the honourable member shouted at me from behind, saying I was about to bump into her. Then I asked, “Madam, why would I bump into you?”, he questioned.
Meanwhile, he said the lawmaker became furious after she was referred to as ‘madam’ and started to scream at him.
“While she was screaming, she said she was an honourable member and started asking questions like, ‘Who are you?’ ‘What is your name?’ And so on,” the media aide told FIJ.
Babalola explained further that when they got to the ground floor, they met other reps members and the Minister of Health, who also saw her screaming.
He continued, “After listening to her explanation of what happened, one of the reps members told me that even if I felt I had not done anything wrong, I should still apologise to her, and I immediately did.
“After apologising and everyone had gone their way, I thought all had been settled. I was heading to the exit, then she beckoned on the officers working with the sergeant-at-arms and some policemen that I must be arrested, saying she still wanted to take the matter up with me and that I should not be released till she got back from where she was going.
“I was first taken to the police post attached to the National Assembly before being transferred to the crimes unit in the complex.
“It was while I was writing a statement at the crimes unit that another house of reps member heard of the incident and came for my bail,” the DSP aide narrated.
Responding, Akande-Shadipe, said it was a case of gender harassment.
“I was talking to a staff member of NASS when he came in. All I said to him was, ‘Please, don’t step back’, and he turned on me, intimidating me, because I am a woman. This is a case of gender bias and gender intimidation,” she told FIJ.
The lawmaker noted that if Babalola had stepped back, he would have had “a direct body contact with her”, step on her and they would have ridden “body-to-body” in the elevator.
“He was standing directly in front of me and if he stepped back his body would be having direct contact with my body, as he was directly in front of me and he could misjudge the distance between us,”.
“There was no space for me to step back and we would have ridden in that elevator body to body. Unacceptable”, the lawmaker said.
A member of the House of Representatives, Engr. Aderemi Oseni has paid glowing tribute to the late elder statesman and political icon, Alhaji Yekini Adeojo, describing his passing as the end of an era in Oyo State politics.
The lawmaker, who represents Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, extolled Adeojo’s lifelong commitment to the advancement of democracy and community development in the state and beyond.
In a statement released through his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, on Friday, in Ibadan, Oseni, who is also the Chairman, House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), noting that Adeojo’s legacy of selfless service, mentorship, and unwavering patriotism will continue to inspire generations of political leaders in the region.
“Alhaji Yekini Adeojo was not only a political leader but also a symbol of courage and unwavering loyalty to the good of Oyo State. His contributions to the socio-political growth of our dear state, especially during the formative years of the Fourth Republic, remain indelible,” he said.
The lawmaker stated that the elder statesman was always full of wisdom and generously offered guidance to younger politicians irrespective of party affiliation.
“His doors were always open. He believed in giving others a sense of belonging. We have lost a father figure,” he added.
The APC chieftain, Oseni, who shares the same Ido Local Government Area as the late Adeojo, extended his condolences to the deceased’s immediate family, the Ibadan community, and the broader political circle in Oyo State, urging them to find solace in his impactful legacy.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of Adeojo’s soul and fortitude for the family to bear the irreparable loss.
Renowned Ibadan-born businessman and prominent political figure, Chief Yekini Adeojo, has passed away.
Chief Adeojo, a respected elder statesman and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), died in the early hours of Friday.
Although the precise circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear as of the time of filing this report, sources indicate that he will be laid to rest later today in accordance with Islamic rites.
Adeojo was a founding member of the PDP and served as the party’s Deputy National Chairman (South). Over the years, he was a key player in Oyo State’s political landscape and had vied for the governorship seat on multiple occasions.
Beyond his political exploits, Chief Adeojo was also a respected voice within the community, known for his philanthropic gestures and deep-rooted influence in both business and religious circles.
He held the traditional title of Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland, a position that amplified his standing among the Muslim faithful.
He is survived by children, among whom is Hon. Sheriff Adeojo, the current Chairman of Ido Local Government Area in Oyo State.
The House of Representative member representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, Oyo State, Engr. Aderemi Oseni has felicitated with Barrister Akeem Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on his birthday.
Oseni, who also chairs the House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), in a statement by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, described the celebrant as a man of integrity and an accomplished legal practitioner whose contributions to politics and governance in the state remain exemplary.
He commended the APC stalwart for his unwavering commitment to democratic ideals and party development, adding that his leadership qualities and dedication to service had earned him respect across political and professional circles.
“Barrister Akeem Agbaje is a brother and friend whose wisdom, integrity, and passion for public service stand out. He has remained one of the pillars of support for our great party and has consistently championed policies that uplift the people,” Oseni said.
The lawmaker lauded Agbaje’s efforts in mentoring young professionals and supporting initiatives that promote education and youth development, noting that his impact extended beyond politics.
Oseni prayed for his continued success, good health, and prosperity.
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