The lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Hon. Wole Oke and a chieftain of the Accord Party in Osun State, Pelumi Olajengbesi, have traded words over alleged forgery.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that the allegation originated from some Facebook posts by Olajengbesi on Monday.
The Abuja-based lawyer had, in the posts, accused Oke of abuse of office and claimed that the lawmaker used a proxy company to win government contracts.
The lawyer also posted a letter allegedly written by Oke to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development, where the lawmaker recommended a company, MC Aremo Nigeria Limited, to construct inner roads and provide solar street lights in Ikeji Arakeji, Osun State.
However, Olajengbesi said Oke is connected to the company and the beneficial owner by proxy, adding that what the lawmaker did amounted to abuse of office and conferring corrupt advantage.
The lawyer also claimed the lawmaker failed to provide the inner roads and solar street lights in Ikeji Arakeji.
He said, “I have compiled 674 reasons why you have allegedly abused your office as a Member, contrary to the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.
“As a public officer, you are prohibited from: Placing yourself in a position where your personal interest conflicts with your official duties.
“Using a proxy company to win government contracts constitutes a clear conflict of interest and a breach of constitutional duty.
“Also, under the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act (ICPC Act), Section 19 criminalises the use of office or position to confer corrupt advantage upon oneself or any other person.
“Using your office to influence the award process to benefit your proxy company amounts to: Abuse of office and Conferring corrupt advantage.
“Furthermore, under the Criminal Code Act or Penal Code, if you concealed ownership of a company, misrepresented the company as independent, and deceived the procurement authority, this could amount to fraud or obtaining advantage by deception.
“I put it to you that you are connected to, related to, and are the beneficial owner by proxy of the company known as MC Aremo Nig. Limited, which has received several contracts for Oriade/Obokun by virtue of your office and has either not executed them or has poorly executed them.
“I was at Ikeji-Arakeji, and I wonder why Wole Oke abandoned his responsibilities to the people to criticise Governor Adeleke, who is working selflessly for the people. Under the 2024 Federal Budget, a sum of ₦500,000,000 was appropriated for the construction of inner roads and the provision of solar street lights in Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State. This has been since 2024.
“Wole Oke took this project in the name of some of his staff’s companies, where he has his boys as the owners of the company on his behalf but we do not know how far the project is? I have been to Ikeji-Arakeji today, and the question is very simple. Just like he asked Governor Adeleke, this is my question: What is the current status of the execution of this contract since 2024? What efforts have been put in place to get the job done? Why was the contract done by his staff?”
However, Oke, in a rebuttal, denied the allegations, noting that all the documents presented by Olajengbesi were fake and forged.
He also said that contrary to assertions made by Olajengbesi, the 500 million Ikeji–Arakeji road project is sponsored by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, noting that the insinuation that he influenced the project was false and misleading.
Oke added that a criminal complaint would be lodged with relevant Law Enforcement Agencies.
He said, “It is deeply regrettable that a legal practitioner would allow political interests to override professional judgment by circulating misleading and damaging claims against Hon. Oluwole Oke.
“Contrary to assertions made by Pelumi Olajengbesi, the 500 million Ikeji–Arakeji road project is sponsored by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, not Hon. Wole Oke. Any insinuation that Hon. Oke appropriated or influenced the project is false and misleading. The processes governing public project bidding, award, and execution are clearly defined under existing procurement laws and do not support the narrative being peddled.
“Hon. Wole Oke unequivocally dissociates himself from the claims and media sensationalism surrounding this matter. Additionally, all documents circulated by Pelumi Olajengbesi and purportedly bearing Hon. Oke’s signature are forged. The signatures are falsified, and those responsible have clear intent on misinformation and reputational harm. A criminal complaint will immediately be lodged with relevant Law Enforcement Agencies.
“This clarification is issued ahead of imminent legal action to correct the false impressions deliberately created and to safeguard Hon. Oke’s integrity. Political contestation must not devolve into reckless falsehoods. A petition will also be presented against Pelumi.”
But in a quick reaction, Olajengbesi challenged the lawmaker to proceed with his legal action, adding that Oke, in his rebuttal, failed to deny any relationship with the company he mentioned.
He said, “I have taken note of the statement issued by Honourable Wole Oke. He should proceed with the legal action, because if he does not, I will. It is shameful that Wole Oke did not deny any relationship with MC Aremo. He should now be advised that his greatest responsibility in law today is to show that MC Aremo is not connected to him, and that he didn’t abuse his office by influencing contract for the company.
“I challenge Wole Oke to state clearly that MC Aremo is independent and has no connection to him. MC Aremo has received several contracts for ORIADE/OBOKUN courtesy of Wole Oke at the detriment of the people, such as the empowerment programme he claimed to have conducted in his living room. Why is he executing a contract he claims belongs to an independent entity?
“The biggest issue of all is that Wole Oke has denied the letter of recommendation signed by him. This is ridiculous. This is the only issue I will pursue until it is established whether the letter and signature are his.
“This is a serious matter concerning transparency and accountability in the management of public projects within Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency. That Honourable Wole Oke can insinuate that the letter and signature are not his, coming from a legislator of his standing, is worrisome.
“I will make myself available for any forensic examination, and his lawyers should explain to him the duty to prove forgery and what it requires.
“He should come out and tell the world he has no connection with MC Aremo and Mukusmukus, which are companies awarded Oriade/Obokun contracts, and show proof, contract by contract, that they were executed.”
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
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