Osun: Lawmaker Disowns Oyetola’s Nominee

The lawmaker representing Ejigbo in Osun State House of Assembly, Hon Adekunle Oyekunle, disowned the nominee of the state Governor, Gboyega Oyetola.

The Osun State Governor had forwarded to the State House of Assembly, a few weeks back the name of the former Senior Special Assistant on Legal Matters under Aregbesola’s administration, Mr. Adebayo Salmon, for screening as a member of Judicial Service Commission.

The letter was read at the plenary on Monday which was presided over by the Speaker of the House, Timothy Owoeye, and Mr. Salmon was called for screening.

The Speaker called on the lawmaker representing Ejigbo to speak on the Nominee because his credentials shows that he is from Ejigbo.

Hon Oyekunle in his statement noted that he does not know Adebayo Salmon, he added that he is concerned about the availability of the nominee in discharging his duty when approved.

The Speaker, Owoeye stood down the plenary for one hour saying the action is necessary for the sanctity of the house.