Impeached Chairman of Ijebu-East Local Government in Ogun State, Mr. Wale Adedayo, was yesterday arrested by the police. He was picked up at his Ijebu-Ife residence.
Adedayo sailed into troubled water with his allegation about the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun.
He alleged that the state government had since 2021 been tampering with funds meant for local government areas sent through it by the Federal Government.
The impeached chairman was earlier arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) but released after making a statement. Adedayo’s action led to his impeachment by councilors over allegations of financial impropriety.
A report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said Adedayo’s wife, Kafayat, confirmed the arrest in the local government area’s headquarters.
She said her husband was arrested by officers numbering about 10 from the Police Command headquarters at Eleweran in Abeokuta.
Mrs. Adedayo said the police officers informed her that his arrest was based on a petition written against him by the state government.
The report said: “They came on Monday afternoon in a Mistubishi car to effect his arrest. About four of them were in uniform, while others were in mufti. “The police operatives said they were acting on instructions based on a petition filed against him by the state government.
“He was taken to Abeokuta by the police.” she said.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Abiodun Alamutu, confirmed Adedayo’s arrest.
