Ogun Assembly Summons Ex-Commissioner Over Alleged Financial Infractions

The Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Public Accounts and Anti-Corruption has recently summoned the former Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Waheed Odusile, a former Permanent Secretary, Mr. Abiodun Awere, and the Director of Finance and Accounts, Mr. Andrew Odukoya, to provide further information on various financial infractions allegedly committed during their tenure from 2021 to 2022.

The committee, led by its chairman, Damilare Bello, made this decision while considering the Ministry’s auditor reports for the years 2021 and 2022, as well as the financial records presented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Waheed Adesina at the Assembly Complex in Abeokuta.

According to the committee, there are significant financial discrepancies related to N92.9 million released to the ministry from the governor’s contingency fund to supplement funds for the expenditures of the Ministry.

The committee has directed the trio to appear before them on February 29, 2024, at 1 pm to provide further information on these alleged financial infractions.

Additionally, the committee has requested the Ministry’s Director of Finance and Accounts to furnish them with further details on the transfer of N2.51 million to individual accounts, as stated in the 2021 Auditor General Report.

This development underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of public funds.

It is crucial for government officials to adhere to financial regulations and ensure that public funds are used for their intended purposes.

The Ogun Assembly’s Public Accounts and Anti-Corruption Committee is taking a proactive approach in addressing these alleged financial infractions, and it is expected that the summoned officials will cooperate fully with the committee to provide the necessary clarifications.

This news highlights the need for public officials to be held accountable for their actions and to maintain the highest standards of financial integrity.

As the investigation into these alleged financial infractions continues, the public will be watching closely to see how the situation unfolds and whether the summoned officials will be able to provide satisfactory explanations for the discrepancies in the financial records.