The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, is facing imminent impeachment as political tensions escalate within the state legislature. Sources indicate that plans to remove him from office have been concluded, with his replacement expected within days unless there is a last-minute reversal.
Ogundoyin, 39, has served as speaker for nearly seven years. His tenure began in 2018 after he won a bye-election following the death of the former speaker, Michael Adeyemo, on April 27 of that year.
According to multiple sources familiar with the situation, the move against Ogundoyin is being backed by allies of Governor Seyi Makinde. These sources claim that arrangements have already been finalized to install the current Deputy Speaker, Fadeyi Mohammed, as the new speaker.
Mohammed represents the Ona Ara State Constituency and is a two-term member of the assembly. Lawmakers supporting the transition reportedly see him as a loyal and stable alternative amid growing concerns about internal divisions.
In addition to the planned leadership change, Gbenga Oyekola, who represents Atiba State Constituency, is expected to emerge as the new deputy speaker. The reshuffle is said to be part of a broader effort to consolidate political alignment within the assembly.
The push for impeachment follows allegations that Ogundoyin engaged in anti-party activities. He is also accused of being involved in moves aimed at undermining Governor Makinde, although specific details of these claims have not been publicly disclosed.
Ogundoyin has not issued any formal response to the allegations. However, the silence has not prevented other lawmakers from speaking out against him.
On Tuesday morning, several members of the assembly openly criticized the speaker, signaling a shift in loyalty and growing support for his removal. Their statements came shortly after a meeting held at the Government House the previous night.
The meeting, which included Ogundoyin and other key political figures, is believed to have played a significant role in solidifying the impeachment plans. While details of the discussions remain unclear, insiders suggest that consensus was reached among influential stakeholders.
Despite the momentum behind the impeachment effort, not all members of the assembly are aligned with the move. One lawmaker, who remains loyal to Ogundoyin, confirmed that discussions about his removal are ongoing but said efforts are being made to prevent it.
The lawmaker indicated that negotiations and appeals are still taking place behind the scenes. However, it remains uncertain whether these efforts will be enough to halt the process.
If carried out, the impeachment would mark a significant political shift in Oyo State’s legislative arm. It would also end Ogundoyin’s relatively long tenure as speaker, which has spanned nearly seven years.
The development underscores ongoing political tensions within the state, particularly between factions within the ruling party. Observers note that such internal conflicts could have broader implications for governance and party unity in the state.
As of now, no official announcement has been made regarding the impeachment proceedings. However, multiple sources insist that the process is already in motion and could be concluded swiftly.
The coming days are expected to be decisive, as lawmakers move closer to determining the leadership of the Oyo State House of Assembly.
