All is definitely not well between
the first two citizens of Ogun State if this letter which was obtained by Punch
yesterday is anything to go by. The Ogun State Deputy Governor accused his
immediate boss of ‘maltreatment’ and abandoning his office even though he is
still very much in power. His official car has broken down, the electricity in
his immediate house where he lives with his family disconnected, his vacation
money withheld, Government owing him his pocket money for two months now and
the list goes on. It’s quite a touching
letter, or do we say I am just an emotional person? Please read the letter
obtained by Punch after the cut.
“My governor, as I am writing to
you, the feeding and out-of-pocket allowance of the deputy governor for the
months of September and October 2014, as well as the monthly sundry expenses
for the months of September and October 2014 are yet to be paid.”
you, the feeding and out-of-pocket allowance of the deputy governor for the
months of September and October 2014, as well as the monthly sundry expenses
for the months of September and October 2014 are yet to be paid.”
Adesegun claimed during this
year’s Eid-el-Kabir and Eid al-Fitr festivals, funds were released to government functionaries except him and his
aides.
year’s Eid-el-Kabir and Eid al-Fitr festivals, funds were released to government functionaries except him and his
aides.
He said, “Last year, in my letter
to your good self on the affairs of the state, I concluded by reminding you
that at a meeting held in February, 2011 at Alhaji Rafiu Ogunleye’s house,
while you were the governorship candidate of the ACN, you called me aside and
promised me that I will enjoy my tenure as your deputy but since then I have
not felt the benefit.
to your good self on the affairs of the state, I concluded by reminding you
that at a meeting held in February, 2011 at Alhaji Rafiu Ogunleye’s house,
while you were the governorship candidate of the ACN, you called me aside and
promised me that I will enjoy my tenure as your deputy but since then I have
not felt the benefit.
“I write to say that rather than
improving, the situation is worse.’’
improving, the situation is worse.’’
Adesegun also alleged that seven
months ago, electricity supply to his official residence was cut off “because
the state government owed the then Power Holding Company of Nigeria.”
months ago, electricity supply to his official residence was cut off “because
the state government owed the then Power Holding Company of Nigeria.”
He said he had had to spend an
average of N30,000 daily on diesel to provide electricity for his residence.
average of N30,000 daily on diesel to provide electricity for his residence.
The deputy governor wondered why his lodge was not initially
connected to the state mini-power plant even “when it is on record that several
government premises, including private residences and organisations enjoy power
supply from the plant.’’
connected to the state mini-power plant even “when it is on record that several
government premises, including private residences and organisations enjoy power
supply from the plant.’’
He said, “I informed you
personally (and severally) during the State Executive Council meetings,
requesting necessary action from the appropriate quarters. Up till now, I am
still living in darkness.
personally (and severally) during the State Executive Council meetings,
requesting necessary action from the appropriate quarters. Up till now, I am
still living in darkness.
“Of course, your Excellency knows
that till date, I remain the deputy governor in Nigeria without a portfolio, in
spite of entreaties made to you from various quarters. Worse, several attempts
made by me for the office of the deputy governor were rebuffed by your good
self. And I keep wondering why this is so.”
that till date, I remain the deputy governor in Nigeria without a portfolio, in
spite of entreaties made to you from various quarters. Worse, several attempts
made by me for the office of the deputy governor were rebuffed by your good
self. And I keep wondering why this is so.”
Adesegun also alleged that while
the July 2014 monthly running costs of ministries, departments and agencies in
Ogun State were duly paid, that of his office was withheld.
the July 2014 monthly running costs of ministries, departments and agencies in
Ogun State were duly paid, that of his office was withheld.
He added, “Another very relevant
issue is my official car. The engine knocked in December last year. Your
Excellency will recollect that you were formerly using the car and that it was
when you rejected it that it was transferred to me. So, when it had problems, I
thought you will appreciate and understand my plight, rather you ignored me.
issue is my official car. The engine knocked in December last year. Your
Excellency will recollect that you were formerly using the car and that it was
when you rejected it that it was transferred to me. So, when it had problems, I
thought you will appreciate and understand my plight, rather you ignored me.
“I had cause to remind you many
times, but nothing was done. I resorted to using my personal car as back-up
even when I was aware that you were giving vehicles, including Custom-made
bulletproof vehicles to others. It was when a Good Samaritan bought a Tundra
Truck for me that you deemed it fit to send a Toyota Prado XL V4 engine to me
in late August.
times, but nothing was done. I resorted to using my personal car as back-up
even when I was aware that you were giving vehicles, including Custom-made
bulletproof vehicles to others. It was when a Good Samaritan bought a Tundra
Truck for me that you deemed it fit to send a Toyota Prado XL V4 engine to me
in late August.
“My convoy of old vehicles break
down intermittently when travelling. On numerous occasions, we have had cause
to stop while on a journey to effect repairs on vehicles . Obviously, these
vehicles are to be changed every two years under best practices, even when
newly bought. These vehicles in my convoy were used by the last administration
and transferred to me.
down intermittently when travelling. On numerous occasions, we have had cause
to stop while on a journey to effect repairs on vehicles . Obviously, these
vehicles are to be changed every two years under best practices, even when
newly bought. These vehicles in my convoy were used by the last administration
and transferred to me.
“Your Excellency may also note
that the fund you approved for my vacation with some members of my immediate
family and two aides in August 2014 is yet to be paid. Please recall that I
discussed the vacation with your good self in May, and you graciously conceded
that I should forward a memorandum in June, only for it to be approved in
August.
that the fund you approved for my vacation with some members of my immediate
family and two aides in August 2014 is yet to be paid. Please recall that I
discussed the vacation with your good self in May, and you graciously conceded
that I should forward a memorandum in June, only for it to be approved in
August.
“Despite your approval, the fund
was not released. I made several spirited efforts to no avail. It got to a
stage that I was being bounced between you and the Commissioner for Finance. I eventually
proceeded on the leave without collecting a dime.
was not released. I made several spirited efforts to no avail. It got to a
stage that I was being bounced between you and the Commissioner for Finance. I eventually
proceeded on the leave without collecting a dime.
“I am therefore constrained to ask
if the non-payment of these allowances is as a result of the state government
not being able to meet her financial commitments. Or is the state financially
bankrupt that it cannot meet its responsibilities.
if the non-payment of these allowances is as a result of the state government
not being able to meet her financial commitments. Or is the state financially
bankrupt that it cannot meet its responsibilities.
Adesegun asked the governor to
fear God and ended his letter with a
warning : Amosun’s second term bid may fail.
fear God and ended his letter with a
warning : Amosun’s second term bid may fail.
He said, “Your Excellency, while
writing this letter, my thoughts race to
my university days in Ile-Ife, Osun State where I joined a group of bikers
travelling around the country out of youthful exuberance.
writing this letter, my thoughts race to
my university days in Ile-Ife, Osun State where I joined a group of bikers
travelling around the country out of youthful exuberance.
“During this period, one of my
pastimes was reading inscriptions on cars and buses to amuse myself. In 1978, I
witnessed a fatal accident near a big tree at Alakia Junction in Ibadan
on the way to Ile-Ife involving a white Peugeot 504 station wagon. Nearly
everybody in the car died; shockingly there were several amulets hung over the car that had the word “I shall
not return” boldly inscribed on both sides. Unfortunately, it did not return.
I therefore conclude that we all must fear God.”
pastimes was reading inscriptions on cars and buses to amuse myself. In 1978, I
witnessed a fatal accident near a big tree at Alakia Junction in Ibadan
on the way to Ile-Ife involving a white Peugeot 504 station wagon. Nearly
everybody in the car died; shockingly there were several amulets hung over the car that had the word “I shall
not return” boldly inscribed on both sides. Unfortunately, it did not return.
I therefore conclude that we all must fear God.”
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