My attention has been drawn to media reports and insinuations alleging that the sum of ₦400 million was misappropriated in connection with OSOPADEC.
By virtue of my position as the most senior civil servant involved in OSOPADEC activities and my strategic role as the Secretary of the Commission, I consider it improper to engage in media propaganda, conjecture, or malicious publications that are clearly far from the truth.
Let me state, clearly and unequivocally, that I will continue to strictly adhere to the procedures and regulatory framework laid down by the Government of Ondo State in the discharge of my duties.
I will not, under any circumstance, compromise the law guiding the operations of the Commission. I will not be drawn into distractions or public exchanges over baseless allegations.
Where anyone has a genuine grievance or contrary position, the appropriate and lawful avenue remains due process, not trial by media. My resolve remains firm: I will act within the confines of the law, I will stand by the Government of Ondo State, I will not compromise my career for any pot of porridge in any manner and I will ensure that the Commission faithfully achieves the purpose for which it was established.
That is my position, and I stand by it.
SIGNED:
PRINCESS ABIKE BAYO -ILAWOLE
Secretary, OSOPADEC
