Sacked Aiyedatiwa’s aide denies bribery allegation

Oct. 10, 2024 - Punch Newspapers

The Governor of Ondo State, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dismissed one of his special assistants, Adeboye Ewenla, over allegations of bribery. Adeniyan said, “Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has dismissed from office the Special Assistant on Forestry (Central Senatorial District) with immediate effect.

This followed allegations of bribery and intimidation leveled against Mr. Ewenla by some timber merchants.

Governor Aiyedatiwa has also ordered a probe into the activities of those responsible for managing the forest reserves in the state. “A replacement for Mr.

Ewenla will be announced in due course...