Ogundoyin denies suspension of Osun Speaker

Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, has debunked reports claiming that the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Adewale Egbedun, has been suspended.

In a statement released to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Thursday, Ogundoyin dismissed the report of Egbedun’s suspension from the body as false, malicious, and a deliberate effort to misinform the public.

“The online blog had falsely claimed that Egbedun was suspended from the Conference over alleged insubordination and abuse of office.

There was no such suspension. No press conference was held in Ibadan or anywhere else, and no such pronouncement was made by me or any authorized representative of the Conference,” he said.

Ogundoyin stated that the Conference is a reputable and transparent organization that adheres strictly to due process in all its activities, including disciplinary matters.

“Egbedun remains a respected and active member of the Conference who has not been found wanting in any way” he said.

Ogundoyin said that the Conference expresses disappointment at the conduct of the online media, describing the publication as “a baseless fabrication lacking any journalistic credibility.”

The Chairman of the Conference called on the media to act responsibly by verifying information before publishing reports that could damage reputations and mislead the public.

Ogundoyin further demanded a retraction and public apology from the blog, warning that the Conference may be forced to pursue legal action should the platform fail to correct the misleading narrative.

This is a reminder that freedom of the press comes with responsibility. Fake news must be tackled with urgency,” he said.