A member of the House of Representatives representing Obokun-Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State, Wole Oke, and lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi have clashed over allegations of unexecuted constituency projects and abuse of office.
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Olajengbesi had, in a series of Facebook posts on Tuesday, stated that ₦500 million appropriated in the 2024 federal budget for the construction of inner roads and the installation of solar street lights in Ikeji-Arakeji had not been executed.
“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,” he wrote.
He further alleged that Oke “took this project in the name of some of his staff’s companies,” claiming that proxies allegedly fronted as directors of three firms — MC Aremo, Mukusmukus and Olumojo Lines — that secured the contracts.
“I have been to Ikeji-Arakeji today, and the question is very simple: What is the current status of execution of this contract since 2024? What efforts have been put in place to get the job done? Why was the contract done by his staff? Where exactly are the constructed roads and installed solar street lights?” Olajengbesi asked.
The lawyer also accused the lawmaker of violating 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, and using a proxy company to win government contracts constitutes a clear conflict of interest and a breach of constitutional duty,” he stated.
Citing the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act (ICPC Act), he added, “Under Section 19, it criminalises the use of office or position to confer corrupt advantage upon oneself or any other person.”
Olajengbesi also alleged that in 2024, MC Aremo Ltd was awarded ₦237,053,625 for the empowerment and training of youths and women in Ijebu-Ijesa, claiming that beneficiaries did not receive the funds or empowerment items.
“In 2024, MC Aremo Ltd was awarded N237,053,625 for the empowerment and training of youths and women in Ijebu-Ijesa. The youth and women of Ijebu-Ijesa did not get this money or empowerment,” he said.
He posted documents, including a certificate of job completion and a list of supposed beneficiaries, as well as videos of individuals who allegedly denied benefiting from the programme.
Responding through his media office on Facebook on Tuesday, Oke dismissed the allegations and maintained that all projects had been executed.
He said, “It is deeply regrettable that a legal practitioner would allow political interests to override professional judgment by circulating misleading and damaging claims against me.
“Contrary to assertions made by Pelumi Olajengbesi, the ₦500 million Ikeji–Arakeji road project is sponsored by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, not Hon. Wole Oke. Any insinuation that I appropriated or influenced the project is false and misleading. The processes governing public project bidding, award, and execution are clearly defined under existing procurement laws and do not support the narrative being peddled.”
The lawmaker added that all documents circulated online and purportedly bearing his signature are forged, adding that those responsible have a clear intent to cause misinformation and reputational harm.
“Hon. Wole Oke unequivocally dissociates himself from the claims and media sensationalism surrounding this matter. Additionally, all documents circulated by Pelumi Olajengbesi and purportedly bearing my signature are forged. The signatures are falsified, and those responsible have a clear intent to cause misinformation and reputational harm.
Oke stated that a criminal complaint would be lodged with the relevant law enforcement agencies and that the clarification was issued ahead of an imminent legal action.
“A criminal complaint will immediately be lodged with the relevant law enforcement agencies. This clarification is issued ahead of imminent legal action to correct the false impressions deliberately created and to safeguard my integrity. Political contestation must not devolve into reckless falsehoods. A petition will also be presented against Pelumi Olajengbesi for professional misconduct,” he added.
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