Akeredolu’s Forged Signature: Probe Ondo Commissioner, Group Tells IGP
Leaders in Ondo state, operating under the umbrella of the Ondo Elite Assembly (OEA), have called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to summon Energy and Minerals Resources Commissioner, Razaq Obe, for questioning regarding the alleged forgery of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s signature.The Ondo Elite Assembly, represented by its General Secretary, Chief Yemi Oladiran, has further insisted on the prosecution of Commissioner Obe if found guilty.
Oladiran claimed to possess credible information indicating Obe’s involvement in fabricating documents containing the purported forged signature of the Governor.According to Oladiran, Obe orchestrated the creation of a fraudulent document with a forged signature, alleging that this was part of a larger plan to incite protests and cause chaos in the state.
He emphasized, “Our findings have revealed that Obe, along with another individual from Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s group, were the masterminds behind the creation of the fabricated document with the forged signature.”The group urges the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other relevant agencies to summon Obe for questioning and thoroughly scrutinize both him and the documents in his possession.
Oladiran stressed the importance of contacting Governor Akeredolu to verify whether he signed the document or not.”We reiterate that the document, which purportedly underwent forensic investigation, is fraudulent,” Oladiran said.
“Obe and his accomplice likely forged the governor’s signature to create an impression of forgery within the government.”Calling upon the Inspector General of Police and the Director General of the DSS to conduct a thorough investigation, Oladiran stated, “We will not rest until those responsible for this fabricated document are held accountable.
“In addition, the Ondo Elite Assembly has instructed its members to resist any protests under the guise of government forgery and emphasizes that only the security agencies can authoritatively determine whether forgery has occurred or not.
Oladiran concluded by demanding that “Obe not only be summoned for questioning but also prosecuted if found guilty, as a deterrent to others who believe they can employ criminal means to achieve their selfish objectives.
” He also urged Governor Akeredolu to promptly dismiss Obe from his position, stating, “He has betrayed the oath he swore and is no longer fit to hold any public office.”