January 14th, 2024
Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo, has made it known that the individuals who received bribes for the selection of the Alaafin of Oyo designate would be prosecuted.
Makinde made the statement on Monday when he was presenting the staff of the office to Abimbola Owoade, the new Alaafin of Oyo.
The presentation of the staff and certificate of recognition took place at the Oyo state government house in Ibadan, the capital city.
“The government is not letting down. We will prosecute them. The money they collected, they will still be prosecuted,” the governor said.
“Except they go to Kabiyesi and apologise; if he forgives them, then I will also forgive them.”
Recall that in July 2024, the other two members of the Oyomesi told the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that Gbadegesin offered each of the five kingmakers N15 million during the Alaafin selection process.