Adeleke suspends aide over alleged diversion of 70 bags of rice

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has suspended his Senior Special Assistant on Civil Societies, Mr. Emmanuel Adebisi, following allegations of diverting 70 bags of rice.

The civil society coalition in Osun, represented by its Secretary, Mr. Olowu Emmanuel, claimed that rice bags meant for their organization were never received.

“There has never been a time since the inception of this administration that anything meant for civil societies has been delivered, including palliatives meant to alleviate suffering for the people of the State,” said Olowu Emmanuel.

Reports indicate that the governor’s decision to suspend Adebisi is linked to the alleged misappropriation of rice bags intended for the civil society coalition.

In response, Adebisi took to his verified Facebook page to deny the suspension.

“The claims suggesting that I, Emmanuel Adebisi, have been suspended and removed from a WhatsApp group are categorically false. I continue to serve diligently as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Osun State, with an unwavering commitment to my responsibilities. Any insinuation of my involvement in misconduct, particularly relating to the alleged diversion of 70 bags of rice intended for Osun Civil Societies during the Eid-el-Kabir festival, is entirely baseless and without merit. These accusations are the handiwork of some bitter politicians, and I challenge anyone with facts to bring them forward,” Adebisi stated.

Despite his denial, Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, confirmed the suspension.

“The Governor has directed the immediate suspension of the Senior Special Assistant on Civil Societies, Mr. Emmanuel Adebisi, pending the outcome of investigations by the Chief of Staff to the State Governor, Mr. Kazeem Akinleye,” Rasheed announced.