News
Sanwo-Olu Denies Paying Lawyers From State Funds
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has denied paying lawyers for his governorship election cases from state funds.
In a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, Sanwo-Olu referred to a post on ‘X’ by Labour Party (LP) candidate Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, on November 19, 2023, where he said the former “alleged – without any proof whatsoever- that the Lagos State Government funded Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s legal dispute after the March 18, 2023 election. This is not true.”
Omotoso stressed that the allegation was supported by a document that neither carried the logo of the Lagos State Government nor the endorsement of any of its officials, saying that “it was simply another ploy to deceive the public about a non-existent payment of N50,000,000 to four lawyers.”
“While it is worthwhile for patriotic individuals to scrutinise the finances of the Lagos State Government, the outcome of such inquiry must always be based on verified facts and nothing but the truth.
“The transaction referenced by Mr. Rhodes-Vivour never took place. There was a payment request, which was not approved by Mr Governor when the Honorable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice drew his attention to it because it is irregular.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will never misappropriate public funds in defiance of his Oath of Office,” the statement read.
-
Society News4 years agoJamaican man beheads wife after finding out their 6 kids are not his
-
Society News6 years agoEXCLUSIVE: The Complete Story of Dolapo Awosika, John Fashanu and Prophet Kasali Sex Mess
-
News4 years agoPastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, His Membership Of Secret Cult, And Other Issues Touching On His Public Credentials Examined by Barr. PATRICK I. BIOSE
-
News4 years agoBREAKING: Ajimobi’s daughter-in-law blast Gov. Makinde, says gov can’t surpass ex-Oyo gov
-
News4 years agoBREAKING: 2 arrested as NAF begins investigations into Tolulope’s death
-
Crime5 years agoExclusive: Female Aide Fingered In Oko Oloyun’s Murder + Banking Transactions That Nailed Husband
-
News4 years agoBREAKING: Police take over Edo House of Assembly as APC, Oshiomhole move to seize control
-
Society News5 years agoThe Rise and Fall of “Jumoke The Bread Seller”
You must be logged in to post a comment Login