Oyo Assembly : Ogundoyin Faces Impeachment Threat Over Alleged Anti-Makinde Plot

The Oyo State House of Assembly has been plunged into a state of severe crisis as a significant bloc of lawmakers moved to impeach or force the resignation of the Speaker, Right Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin. The legislative upheaval is rooted in a simmering distrust over an orchestrated plan to initiate impeachment proceedings against the State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde.

The confrontation reached a boiling point during a high-stakes closed-door meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus within the Assembly complex. According to sources privy to the proceedings, what was intended to be a strategic political briefing quickly degenerated into a shouting match as lawmakers loyal to the Governor confronted the House leadership over their perceived roles in a clandestine plot to destabilize the executive.

The agitation for the Speaker’s removal is being spearheaded by a group of influential lawmakers who claim to have evidence of “external interference” and “legislative betrayal.” These members have accused the House leadership of flirting with opposition interests to pave the way for a leadership change at the Agodi Government House—an allegation that has been vehemently denied by the Speaker.

In a swift reaction, Speaker Ogundoyin dismissed the claims as false and politically motivated, asserting that while he was presented with “juicy offers” to facilitate the Governor’s removal, he declined them without hesitation. He reiterated his unwavering loyalty to Governor Makinde and the ruling party, describing the rumors as a “badly written script” designed to tarnish his image.

However, the crisis has already exposed deep fractures. The Assembly’s Chief Whip, Gbenga Oyekola, has publicly distanced himself from the leadership, alleging that certain invitations were designed to create division and pave the way for impeachment. Meanwhile, prominent figures mentioned in the saga, including the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, and the widow of former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, Florence Ajimobi, have issued stern denials, describing their involvement as “deliberate disinformation.”

The escalating friction has effectively stalled legislative business, as the House remains sharply divided along lines of loyalty. The tension is further complicated by the broader 2027 succession battle, which many observers believe is the underlying driver of the current legislative instability.

As of Thursday afternoon, the Assembly complex remains under heavy security watch. Political analysts warn that unless Governor Makinde intervenes as a mediator, the crisis threatens to dismantle the relative peace enjoyed by the ruling party in the state. The coming hours are expected to be decisive as both camps continue to lobby and consolidate their numbers ahead of a potential formal plenary showdown.