Re: Alleged 30m bribe, Governor Ayedatiwa’s aide clarifies position.
I would like to categorically state that the allegation is false and the whole issue was orchestrated to tarnish my image because I was considered a major stumbling block to illegal activities in government forest reserves.
Ondo state government had already banned deforestation of any kind and prevented them from operating there. Before they can operate, they have to pay a certain amount to government coffers. The money being talked about is meant for the government. It is not to be paid into my personal account.
All I was committed to was trying to put sanity into the job. All my activities are directed to increasing the internally generated revenue of the state government.
I accept the decision of Mr Governor who appointed me and deemed it fit to relieve me. It is however important to make this clarification for official reasons.
Signed, Honorable Adeboye Taofeek Ewenla
