The Ondo State House of Assembly is set to decide the fate of Speaker Olamide Oladiji and Deputy Speaker Ololade Gbegudu after they failed to resign over allegations of misusing ₦44 million from the OSOPADEC fund.Lawmakers had initially planned to act during plenary if the duo didn't resign, but interventions from political figures delayed the process.
Sources revealed that the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and Clerk allegedly handled the funds without informing other members, sparking debates about transparency.While the Clerk is a civil servant and faces redeployment discussions, the Assembly remains determined to address the issue.The crisis follows previous controversies, including an impeachment attempt against the Speaker.Lawmakers are disappointed the Speaker didn't resign as expected, fearing public debate if he doesn't comply.The situation highlights internal tensions and calls for accountability in handling public funds.
Original title: BREAKING: Ondo Assembly To Decide Fate Of Speaker, Deputy After Failure To Resign Over Alleged N44Million OSOPADEC Fund Diversion
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