The Special Adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Bolaji Akinola, has dismissed allegations by the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, linking the minister, Adegboyega Oyetola, to the recent violence in Osun State, describing the claims as malicious and politically motivated.
In a statement, Akinola said the allegation was a desperate attempt to tarnish the reputation of Oyetola, whom he described as a statesman with an unblemished record that had never been associated with violence or the sponsorship of thuggery.
In a statement on Tuesday, he said the Speaker’s comments were reckless and unfounded, adding that they raised questions about his judgement.
“For making such a malicious and irresponsible allegation, Egbedun needs to have his head thoroughly examined to ascertain his mental state,” Akinola said.
According to him, only someone lacking sound judgement could accuse the former Osun governor of involvement in violence, given what he described as Oyetola’s record of promoting peace, stability and lawful conduct during his four years in office.
Akinola further accused Egbedun of previously leading thugs to attack a gathering organised by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, alleging that several people were assaulted and injured during the incident.
