A chieftain of the Accord Party in Osun State, Mr Pelumi Olajengbesi, has alleged the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Hon Wole Oke of using a proxy company to win government contracts.
The lawyer on his Facebook page, posted a letter 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 alleged that Oke was 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.
He added that the act constituted a clear conflict of interest and a breach of constitutional duty.
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.
“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.”
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