Suspended LG Chair, Adedayo, Raises Alarm Over Contracted Assassin Targeting His Life

In a shocking disclosure, Wale Adedayo, the suspended Chairman of the Ijebu-East Local Government Area in Ogun State, opens up about a disturbing conspiracy targeting his life and the ongoing controversy surrounding allegations of fund misappropriation against the State Governor, Dapo Abiodun.

Adedayo discloses that he has received information about an assassination plot against him.

 

He vows to defend himself and his family vigorously, even if it means pursuing those responsible through any means necessary.

 

“As politicians, there is no way the people we work with most of the time won’t tell you things, especially if they like you. So, they told me that they had contracted someone to kill me.

” I told them to collect the money, but anyone who comes to my house targeting me will not return home.

 

 

 

” I told the SSG two days ago that anybody who comes after me, I will go after that person and his family to the last man. I told him that the person who contracted them to kill me would not escape.

 

“Even if they use the Department of State Services and the police to protect themselves, that won’t stop me.

 

” If they are not successful in killing me, I will go after them and their family. I am sending a letter to the Director General of the DSS about the threat to my life.”

 

He said he plans to inform the Department of State Services (DSS) about the threats to his life.

 

Adedayo,opens up about the simmering controversy surrounding the alleged diversion of funds by Governor, Abiodun, and the local government system’s erosion of autonomy

 

Adedayo also spoke about his presence at a recent meeting, where local government chairmen publicly apologized to Governor Abiodun.

 

Recent events have stirred a hornet’s nest in Ogun State politics. A team, led by Babatunde Emilola-Gazal, the Ogun State Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, publicly apologized to Abiodun on behalf of local government chairmen.

 

Their apology was for the incendiary accusation of diverting Local Government (LG) funds, a matter that has shaken the foundations of governance in the state.

 

He clarifies that he was indeed present but firmly states that he will not retract any statements he has made.

 

He underscores that the apologies were not on his behalf or that of his colleagues, questioning the need for such apologies in official matters.

 

Adedayo believes that official work should not involve prostration or apologies and asserts that local government chairmen have no reason to apologize if they have spoken the truth.

 

Adedayo claims that local governments in Ogun State have not received any funds since the governor assumed office, and the funds meant for local governments have been mismanaged at the state level.

 

He highlights the importance of proper fund allocation based on established indices, emphasizing that allocation should not be solely for salary payments but for development projects and services.

 

Adedayo insists that local governments have not been allowed to carry out their duties, and the state government claims they owe a significant debt without adequate transparency.

 

Regarding the alleged debt, Adedayo challenges the state government’s assertion that local governments owe a collective N17 billion.

 

He points out that there was no agreement or transparency in the matter, and he refuses to acknowledge a debt he didn’t incur or see.

 

He questions the process by which the state government decided local governments owed money without consultation or due process.

 

Adedayo then discusses the issue of local government autonomy and the erosion of its powers under Governor Abiodun’s administration.

 

He contends that the governor’s actions have rendered local governments powerless, and their funds are mismanaged at the state level.

 

He advocates for a return to the principles of the past, where local governments had more control over their finances and responsibilities.

 

Adedayo, however, makes it clear that he stands by his convictions and does not believe in such gestures in official matters.

 

As the conversation turns towards the suspension of Adedayo and the possibility of legal action, he confirms his intention to challenge the suspension in court.

 

He highlights the procedural irregularities and lack of due process in his suspension, expressing his determination to seek justice.

 

Adedayo underscores the importance of accountability, demanding that if there were inaccuracies in his previous allegations to Chief Olusegun Osoba, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, then an apology might be warranted.

 

However, he insists that if the allegations are indeed factual, there is no basis for apologies.

 

Adedayo challenges the local government chairmen who apologized, urging them to answer to their constituents regarding unaccounted-for funds and why essential projects and services remain unexecuted.

 

He leaves no room for doubt, emphasizing that offering apologies amounts to an admission of guilt in collecting funds.

 

Adedayo passionately explains that there are established standards for resource allocation to local governments from the federal level, which include a monthly meeting to determine the disbursement of funds based on specific indices.

 

He firmly asserts that local governments should handle their financial matters independently, including the payment of salaries to their staff.

 

However, he points out that in Ogun State, everything is managed at the state level, leaving local governments disempowered and without control over their finances. Adedayo challenges this approach, arguing that it was not the original intention of those who drafted the Constitution, emphasizing that each level of government should manage its affairs autonomously.

 

Adedayo asserts that Governor Abiodun’s administration has rendered the local government system impotent in Ogun State.

 

He contends that the governor has limited local governments to merely paying salaries, while the true potential of these grassroots institutions remains untapped.

 

He highlights constitutional provisions, such as the 10% allocation of internally generated revenue to local governments, which have not been implemented, leading to a stifling of development and autonomy.

 

The interview ends with a call for transparency and accountability as Adedayo urges the council chairmen to explain to their constituents where funds have gone.

 

He suggests that naivety might have played a role in the apologies, emphasizing the need for a renewed focus on local government autonomy and the responsibilities they hold in their communities.

 

Adedayo’s words resonate as a passionate plea for change and a reclaiming of the essence of local governance in Ogun State.

 

 

 

…Residents Still Drink Water from Streams In My LG, No Development – Adedayo

 

 

 

Adedayo, while sharing a candid account of the challenges faced by his community, highlighted the absence of development and the plight of residents who continue to rely on stream water for survival.

 

He said there was no formal acknowledgement from the letter he wrote to the former governor of the state, Segun Osoba, revealing that informal responses have been circulating.

 

For him, as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the current state of local governance raises concerns about the party’s future.

 

He laments the decline in the APC’s popularity and performance in recent elections, citing the loss of his local government to the opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as a glaring example.

 

Adedayo points to a specific incident involving a transformer, which led to tension in his LG.

 

According to him, a delay in providing a transformer allowed the opposition to step in and supply one, resulting in the community rejecting the official offering.

 

He attributes the electoral losses in his local government to inadequate funding and the failure to execute essential projects.

 

When asked about the governor’s need for investigation, Adedayo stands firm, asserting that he has not withdrawn his letter and welcomes any scrutiny.

 

He believes that his LG has accomplished a great deal and is not alone in its grievances.

 

He suggests that other local governments are also struggling but may be reluctant to speak out publicly due to fear of repercussions.

 

Adedayo offers a glimpse into the dire financial situation faced by local governments in Ogun State.

 

With limited funds, local governments operate as best they can, relying on internally generated revenue (IGR) to finance essential activities.

 

In his LG, the IGR falls below N10 million monthly, severely limiting their capacity to address pressing community needs.

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Describing the state of decay at the local government level, Adedayo paints a grim picture.

 

He mentions decrepit health centers, struggling primary schools, and inadequate infrastructure, including the absence of potable water.

 

Some residents still resort to drinking water from streams, highlighting the dire need for basic amenities.

 

Despite these challenges, Adedayo states that salary payments to council workers are not a problem in his LG, but the lack of funds hampers progress.

 

He reiterates the urgency of addressing the critical issues at the local government level to ensure meaningful development.

 

In addressing potential solutions, Adedayo believes that improving local government administration is pivotal.

 

He emphasizes that the President’s policies, while important, must be implemented effectively at the grassroots level.

 

He contends that the vitality of local governments is essential for translating national policies into tangible benefits for communities.