Over two years after, Former Speaker, Olumo clears of embezzlement of funds by Ogun Assembly

* Commutes impeachment to Resignation

Ogun State House of Assembly on Tuesday exonerated former Speaker, Olakunle Oluomo from an allegation of embezzlement of funds.

The exoneration after submission of report by the adhoc Committee on his removal from office on the 23rd January, 2024.

The passage of the exoneration resolution, followed the presentation of the report of the Committee of the whole House led by the Deputy Speaker, Lateefat Bolanle Ajayi, on the motion presented to the Assembly by the former Speaker on Tuesday, 31st March, 2026.

The Deputy Speaker later moved the motion for the adoption of the report, seconded by Hon. Yusuf Amosun and supported by the whole House through a voice vote.

According to the report, “the House observed that the issue of embezzlement of funds was not part of the notice of removal served on him and cannot be established against him”.

“The House also took special legislative notice of his plea in paragraph 4 of the motion, where he implored the House to exonerate him of the accusation of embezzlement of funds or, in the alternative, provide him with evidence in terms of facts and figures relating to that allegation, in line with section 36 of the CFRN 1999 as amended

Having reviewed the evidence provided, this House consequently withdraws the allegation of embezzlement as part of the reasons for his removal from office.

Furthermore, in the spirit of camaraderie, oneness and unity, this honourable House resolves and overturns the said removal of Rt. Hon. Oluomo, Olakunle Taiwo from office and commutes the same into a resignation”, the report concluded.