Oyo Impeachment Saga: Ajimobi denies alleged involvement by Adenle Ahmed Abiola

Former First Lady of Oyo State and ambassador-designate to Austria, Dr (Mrs) Florence Ajimobi, has strongly refuted claims linking her to any attempt to influence members of the Oyo State House of Assembly through financial inducements.

Her rebuttal came on the heels of a series of claims suggesting that political actors and influential figures may have attempted to induce lawmakers financially to support the impeachment of Governor Seyi Makinde.

In a statement issued by her media office, she described the allegations as “entirely false, baseless, and a deliberate act of disinformation” aimed at tarnishing her image, de-marketing her, and misleading the public.

She specifically denied hosting or participating in any meeting, whether in Lagos or elsewhere, where plans to destabilise the Oyo State government or discuss impeachment were allegedly made.

“At no time did Ambassador Ajimobi convene, attend, or participate in any such meeting with any individual or group for the purpose of discussing impeachment or destabilising the Oyo State Government,” the statement read.

She further insisted that linking her to such claims was “malicious, political propaganda” designed to bring her into disrepute, particularly among the people of Oyo State.

“Activities of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State are of no concern to me. Linking me to such a plot could only be borne out of mischief and deliberate reverse propaganda to malign my reputation,” she added.

Ajimobi further reaffirmed her commitment to peace and democratic values, stressing that she has never engaged in activities capable of undermining the state’s stability.

She urged the public to disregard the reports and warned that the spread of false information could heighten political tension.

The Ambassador-designate added that legal action may follow if the claims are not retracted.

Mrs Ajimobi said she remained focused on her humanitarian engagements and would not be distracted by what it termed “unfounded and mischievous claims”.