Ogun Assembly exonerates former Speaker Oluomo of embezzlement, commutes impeachment to resignation

Ogun State House of Assembly on Tuesday, passed a resolution exonerating the former Speaker, Olakunle Oluomo from an allegation of embezzlement of funds mentioned in the report of the ad hoc Committee on his removal from office on the 23rd January, 2024.

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

The Deputy Speaker later moved the motion for the adoption of the report, seconded by 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 honourable 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.

Recall that Oluomo was impeached on January 23, 2024, by 18 out of 26 members of the legislative arm during the house sitting presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Mrs Ajayi (APC-Yewa South).

Oluomo, who represents Ifo State Constituency was impeached over allegations of gross misconduct, highhandedness, lack of focus and transparency, financial misappropriation and pursuit of selfish interests.

The speaker was at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto Abeokuta attending the swearing-in of customary court judges when he was impeached.