Political tensions have escalated in Ondo State as twelve members of the House of Assembly have initiated impeachment proceedings against Speaker Olamide Oladiji over alleged financial misconduct and abuse of office.
In a resolution titled “Vote of No Confidence and Notice of Removal of the Speaker” dated November 13, 2025, the lawmakers accused Oladiji of diverting N50 million earmarked for a public hearing and misappropriating the House’s operational funds.
They cited violations of the Fifth and Seventh Schedules of the Nigerian Constitution, sections of the ICPC Act, and provisions of the Criminal Code.
The group called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate and prosecute the Speaker as necessary under Section 92(4)(c) of the 1999 Constitution.
The lawmakers leading the impeachment move include Jide Oguntodu (Akure South I), Temitope Komolafe (Ifedore), Fatai Atere (Akoko North-West I), Toyin Japhet (Akoko North-East), Raymond Daodu (Akoko South-West I), Samuel Ifabiyi (Odigbo I), Babatunde Fasonu (Odigbo II), Oluwatosin Ogunlowo (Idanre), Afe Felix (Akoko North-West II), Nelson Akinsuroju (Ile Oluji/Oke-Igbo), Akinruntan Abayomi (Ilaje I), and Stephen Abitogun (Akure South II).
Following the resolution, Speaker Oladiji alleged that the lawmakers’ actions were politically motivated and aimed at undermining Governor Rotimi Aiyedatiwa.
The lawmakers dismissed this claim, with Temitope Komolafe describing it as “a capital lie wrapped in mischief and borne out of desperation.”
He insisted that the impeachment move targeted only the Speaker and praised the Governor for restoring transparency and stability to the state.
Komolafe further accused Oladiji of financial recklessness, divisive leadership, and manipulating legislative processes.
He also alleged that the Speaker attempted to bribe him and issued a 24-hour ultimatum to explain an alleged refund linked to the inducement.
The twelve lawmakers reaffirmed their support for Governor Aiyedatiwa, calling Oladiji’s public statements “desperate theatrics”.
They insisted that the Speaker’s removal was necessary to restore integrity and transparency in the legislative arm of government.
