A major scandal has erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 4, Agba Oka Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, as multiple ward executives and leaders have disowned a counter-petition allegedly written in defense of Hon. Olugbenga Omole. The controversy centers around allegations that the petition’s signatures were forged, with several party executives denying any involvement and expressing outrage at the fraudulent act.
Forgery Allegations Exposed
Following an investigation into the counter-petition submitted in support of Hon. Omole, it was discovered that the letter contained forged signatures. It was alleged that a single individual orchestrated the forgery, signing on behalf of over ten party executives without their consent.
After interrogation, all the listed ward executives and leaders categorically denied signing the document and disassociated themselves from the counter-petition. They expressed anger at the writer of the letter, stating that Hon. Omole was indeed guilty of the allegations raised in the original petition against him.
Among those who denied signing the counter-petition are:
Festus Olubunmi Kekere – Legal Adviser
Shitu Beatrice – Assistant Legal Adviser
Adiji Friday – Vice Chairman
Ogidan Gbenga Joseph – Assistant Financial Secretary
Shitu Mary – Woman Leader
Olubola Muyiwa – Assistant Youth Leader
Suleman Rabiu Kazeem – Physically Challenged Representative
Adesina Oloko – Ex-Officer 1
Hon. Amuwa and many more.
*Leadership Outcry and Political Implications*
The scandal has deepened political divisions within the APC in Akoko Southwest, with party members condemning the forgery as a desperate attempt to shield Hon. Omole from scrutiny. The original petition, which accused Omole of various infractions, appears to have gained more credibility following these revelations.
Despite the damning forgery allegations, another group of APC leaders and executives had earlier written to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, dismissing the original petition against Omole as baseless and politically motivated. In their letter, they described the petition as a “blackmail attempt” by individuals allegedly sponsored by external forces to discredit Omole. However, many party members argue that this claim is false, asserting that Omole is widely known for his arrogance and disrespectful attitude.
The emergence of evidence proving that the counter-petition was based on forged signatures raises serious ethical and legal concerns. It also casts doubt on the credibility of Omole’s supporters and their claims that the original petition was unfounded.
*What Next for Hon. Omole?
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With the scandal now in the public domain, many are calling for an internal party investigation into the forgery and the allegations against Hon. Omole. The APC leadership in Ondo State may be forced to take a decisive stance to maintain party integrity and prevent further divisions.
If found complicit, the perpetrators of the forgery could face disciplinary action or even legal consequences. Meanwhile, the growing dissent within the APC in Akoko Southwest suggests that Omole’s political future is now uncertain, as opposition within his own party continues to mount.
As this controversy unfolds, all eyes are on the APC leadership to see how they will handle this scandal, which has the potential to reshape the political landscape in Ondo State.
Attached below are the original signatures of some executive members of the party in Ward 4.
