Political Circus: Councillors’ Allegations Against Ibadan North-East LG Chairman, Hon. Akintayo Called Drunken Gossip
It was disappointing to witness those councilors, who behaved like jesters and drunkards, attempting to wrest control from their leader, driven by selfish desires to embezzle public funds meant for the welfare of the masses.
How can councilors, who receive sitting allowances and substantial perks on time, resort to gathering at a beer parlour in Oje, intoxicated, only to hatch a plot to attack their leader — the number one citizen of Ibadan North-East Local Government?
Their actions are nothing but attention-seeking antics.
The good people of Ibadan North-East Local Government should dismiss these so-called councilors as mere drunkards with no credibility.
Despite these distractions, the good people of Ibadan North-East Local Government continue to applaud the exceptional performance of the Chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Akinsola Akintayo, whose administration is focused on massive development projects and impactful human capacity initiatives.
However, it has been reported that the *Ibadan North-East Local Government Legislative Council* recommended Hon. Akintayo’s suspension to the Oyo State House of Assembly, citing alleged misconduct and violations of the Oyo State Local Government System Law, 2001.
The recommendation, signed by the Leader of the Council, *Igbalajobi Adekola AbdulMajeed*, outlines several allegations, including:
- *Withholding of the Council Mace*: An abuse of power by using the mace against the Council.
- *Frequent Absences and Unauthorized Travels*: Leaving the country without delegating authority to the Vice Chairman.
- *Insubordination*: Disrespecting local government officers and undermining governance.
- *Unauthorized Expenditure*: Spending public funds without budgetary approval.
- *Violence and Intimidation*: Allowing members of the Voluntary Policing Sector (V.P.S) to assault a Supervisory Councillor.
- *Lack of Developmental Projects*: Failing to deliver initiatives that benefit the people and promote the image of the ruling party.
The Council’s decision is anchored on *Section 21 of the Oyo State Local Government System Law, 2001*, which empowers the House of Assembly to suspend or remove a Chairman for gross misconduct.
The State Assembly is expected to review these allegations and take appropriate action.
*Signed by:*
1. Igbalajobi Adekola AbdulMajeed (Leader)
2. Ismail Oyelakin (Deputy Leader)
3. Arulogun Dolapo Abbas (Majority Leader)
4. Hammed Sulaimon Bayonle (Chief Whip)
5. Hussain Sabur (Ward 1)
6. Razak Lamidi Adekola (Ward 2)
7. Azeez Kabir Olalekan (Ward 3)
8. Makinde Ayobami Saheed (Ward 4)
9. Adeniran Najeem (Ward 9)
10. Akinyemi Musa (Ward 10)
11. Owolabi Lukman (Ward 11)
12. Bello Quadri (Ward 12)