DG Adeyemi Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Osun Job Exit Resurfaces

DG Adeyemi Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Osun Job Exit Resurfaces

Fresh revelations have added another layer to the controversy surrounding DG Adeyemi. Reports now claim his exit from the Osun State Government came months before the allegations that later reached a Federal High Court.

ABUJA, FCT — Fresh reports published by The Nation claim that DG Adeyemi previously served as Senior Special Assistant on Protocol to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State in 2023, where he reportedly handled visa and travel documentation for the governor and other government officials. According to the newspaper, government sources said his appointment lasted only four to five months before it ended.

According to the report, unnamed government sources alleged that DG Adeyemi left the position following accusations of misconduct involving document-related irregularities. Extra News Nigeria has not independently verified these claims, and DG Adeyemi has not publicly responded to the latest allegations at the time of this report.

The development comes as DG Adeyemi is already facing legal proceedings before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Court records indicate that the case includes charges relating to forgery and impersonation. Those charges remain allegations before the court, and no conviction has been recorded. Under Nigerian law, every defendant remains presumed innocent until proven guilty by a competent court.

The latest report also follows recent comments by DG Adeniyi, who alleged that a crisis surrounding his office began after he rejected an alleged demand for N12.5 billion from a Chief of Staff. DG Adeniyi said his refusal to approve the request triggered disagreements that later escalated into the current dispute. That allegation remains contested, and no official findings have linked it to the separate legal proceedings involving DG Adeyemi.

The development means public attention is likely to remain on both the ongoing court case and the political allegations surrounding the officials involved. Any official response from the parties, the Osun State Government or the court proceedings could provide further clarity as authorities continue to address the issues through established legal and administrative processes.