The Oyo State House of Assembly has suspended four local government chairmen over allegations of financial impropriety, mismanagement of council funds and abuse of office, pending the outcome of an investigation into the allegations.
The Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin, and the Chairman of the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Akintunde Olajide, confirmed the development.
The suspension was subsequently announced during Wednesday’s plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Mohammed Fadeyi.
The affected chairmen are Hon. Timothy Oyeniyi of Ogbomoso South Local Government; Hon. Olateju Michael Alabi of Oriire; Hon. Adegbite Isaiah of Surulere; and Hon. Muritala Abiodun Oyewumi of Iwajowa.
The two lawmakers also confirmed that the Assembly had commenced an investigation into the activities of the affected council chairmen following petitions alleging financial impropriety, mismanagement of public funds and other offences.
BREAKING: Oyo Assembly Suspends Four Council Chairmen in Ogbomosoland, Begins Probe on Financial Misconduct
ByNews Editor > Raymon Jay
Nov 11, 2026