The Ogun State House of Assembly has exonerated its former Speaker, Olakunle Oluomo, of allegations of embezzlement of funds and resolved to convert his impeachment from office into a resignation.
The resolution followed the adoption of the report of the Committee of the Whole House during plenary on Tuesday, according to a statement issued by the Assembly.
The report was presented by the Deputy Speaker, Mrs Lateefat Bolanle Ajayi, following a motion filed by Oluomo on March 31, 2026, seeking to clear his name of the allegation and review the circumstances surrounding his removal from office on January 23, 2024.
Ajayi subsequently moved a motion for the adoption of the report, which was seconded by Mr Yusuf Amosun and unanimously approved by lawmakers through a voice vote.
The Assembly held that the allegation of embezzlement did not form part of the notice of removal served on the former Speaker and could not be substantiated.
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 lawmakers also noted that Oluomo had urged the House to either exonerate him of the allegation or provide evidence to support the claim, in line with Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.
The report further stated, “Having reviewed the evidence provided, this honourable House consequently withdraws the allegation of embezzlement as part of the reasons for his removal from office.”
The Assembly said it took the decision in the interest of unity among members and resolved to review its earlier action against the former Speaker.
The report concluded, “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.”
