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The new allegations made by Wale Adedayo, the Chairman of Ijebu-East, assert that Governor Dapo Abiodun has engaged in the misappropriation of council monies.
The Governor, Abiodun, strongly refuted the charges, asserting that he had been supplementing the funds received by the local governments from the Federal Government.
The disavowal of Adedayo by the Joint Account Allocation Committee (JAAC) members and 19 other local government chairmen of Ogun was expressed through their assertion that no council funds were misappropriated.
It is worth noting that Emilola-Gazal, the chairman of the Association of Local Governments in Nigeria (ALGON), accompanied his fellow council leaders to Governor Abiodun, where they expressed remorse and shown their contrition by prostrating themselves. This action was prompted by the remarks made by the suspended chairman of Ijebu-East.
During subsequent discussions with high-ranking government officials in the State, Emilola-Gazal reiterated the assertion that there was no missing funds in any of the local governments in Ogun.
However, it seems that the residents of Ijebu-Ode Local Government were dissatisfied with the admission made by their chairman.
The constituents of the council area expressed their dissatisfaction with the chairman's failure to implement projects, notwithstanding his confirmation that the governor had not withheld their funding.
A sign was affixed in strategic spots within Ijebu-Ode, wherein citizens have issued a demand to Emilola-Gazal. They have requested that he provide a comprehensive account within a 48-hour timeframe, elucidating the manner in which he has utilized the allocation obtained from the federal government throughout his tenure over the previous two years.
In the aforementioned notice, the residents, who identified themselves as Concerned Citizens, expressed their collective sentiment by repeatedly stating "Gazal must go." Please elucidate the manner in which you have utilized the accrued federal allocation, as per your assertion, to the Ijebus. You are now provided with a 48-hour timeframe to present a detailed account of how the allocated funds were utilized for the benefit of the Ijebu community. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the occurrence of protests within the local administration.
An unidentified individual, who provided information on the condition of anonymity to INFOGONG , expressed the need for more scrutiny of local government chairmen, given the revelation that the governor does not misappropriate their cash. It is imperative that Emilola-Gazal provides an account of the allocation and utilization of the funds entrusted to him.
It has been reported that the local government leader refrained from attending his official duties upon being made aware of the notice and the potential for a protest in Ijebu-Ode.
Upon being contacted, Emilola-Gazal verified the aforementioned development, but clarified that it was a sponsored initiative.
You possess knowledge regarding the events surrounding the letter authored by Wale Adedayo. The individual presented concerns and expressed requests, resulting in a mutually agreeable understanding that the aforementioned issues should be addressed internally moving forward.
There was a consensus among all participants that it would be beneficial to examine internal processes as a means of resolving any difficulties. The question was raised regarding the potential gains derived from continually resorting to media involvement. Even I, as an individual, have experienced and continue to experience defamation or negative portrayal.
Providing an explanation is a task that I find quite effortless, however it is imperative that I be not subjected to an ultimatum. When the appropriate moment arises, we will emerge and elucidate matters accordingly. However, it is important to note that this situation is being coordinated by certain individuals within the local administration. I possess knowledge regarding a select few of them, and I can confidently assert this fact.
We possess knowledge regarding their identity. According to Emilola-Gazal, their actions are aimed at instigating a disturbance in the societal harmony, and the relevant authorities will address this matter.
The individual affirmed that they had refrained from attending their place of work, expressing, "Indeed, it was a sponsored decision to remain absent from the office. We intend to return at an appropriate juncture to providecomprehensive report."
