The Oyo state house of Assembly has removed the Chairman of Irepo Local Government, Kisi, Mr. Lateef Adediran having been found culpable of diverting public funds.
BCOS house of Assembly Correspondent, Bode Akinjola reports that the removal was sequel to the investigations conducted on the allegation levelled against him via the Auditor-General for Local Government.
Presenting the joint committee report on the floor of the house on Thursday, Hon. Akeem Mustapha stated that Mr. Lateef Adediran having been found culpable of the offence on the allegation of diverting public funds meant for the purchase of Toyota Camry 2016 model to purchase Lexus for his office without approval and purchasing of substandard Toyota corolla for the Office of the Head of Local Government Administration (HLGA), his action has betrayed public trust, hence he should be removed from office as the Executive Chairman, Irepo Local Government pursuant to section 21 of the Local Government Law, 2001(as amended).
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The report directed the Executive Arm of Government through the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters and the Ministry of Justice to ensure that Mr. Lateef Sulaiman Adediran refunds almost 5 million naira to the coffers of Irepo Local Government which he embezzled.
Credit: BCOS TV
