TheCable

Ismail Omipidan, former chief press secretary of Gboyega Oyetola, ex-Osun governor, says his principal did not loot the state governor’s lodge.

Omipidan said this on Wednesday while speaking with journalists in Osogbo, the state capital.

The former aide said during the run-up to Oyetola’s exit from the governor’s lodge, a comprehensive inventory of the items in the building was done by security operatives.

“I am here to debunk the wicked allegation that my principal, a man of impeccable character, looted the kitchen of his official residence taking away spoons, methylated spirit, cooker and emptying the first aid box. Nothing can be farther from the truth,” Omipidan said.

“You will kindly recall that my principal stopped sleeping in the Government House from Saturday, November 19, 2022. By November 26, an inventory was conducted in company with DSS officials who were attached to the Government House at the time and security operatives attached to the new governor, particularly A. Umale and Pius Akpan.

“The items were thereafter handed over to A. Umale and Pius Akpan, DSS personnel and security details of the new Governor, Ademola Adeleke (Sen.), without any complaints.

“It is further noteworthy that nothing suggests that any of the items in the buildings was carted away, as all were intact as at the time of handing over.

“It is, therefore, ridiculous to accuse my principal of taking away spoons, a cooker and methylated spirit.”

TheCable had reported how Ademola Adeleke, the Osun governor, accused Oyetola, his former appointees and his deputy of pillaging the state’s property.