Ondo State Governor dismisses Special Assistant on Forestry due to bribery allegations.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has dismissed Adeboye Taofiq Ewenla, his Special Assistant on Forestry, amid bribery allegations involving a demand for N30 million from timber traders. Ewenla allegedly threatened to expel traders from forest reserves if they did not comply. Aiyedatiwa has ordered an investigation into these claims and the management of forest reserves, emphasizing that all political appointees must adhere to the law. A replacement for Ewenla will be announced later.
October 09, 2024
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