The Code of Conduct Bureau(CCB) has warned government officials that paying public funds into personal accounts is illegal and a breach of the public service regulations.
Thefrontrank reports that the Bureau is currently investigating alleged diversion of N463 million projects funds into private accounts by some officials of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC).
As part of the investigation, CCB on Wednesday quizzed the Commission’s Chairman, Biyi Poroye; Secretary, Mrs Abike Bayo-Ilawole; and the Director of Project Planning and Development, Engr. Olukorede Adeshina-Oladapo.
Speaking with newsmen, the Chief Superintendent of the CCB in Ondo State, Mrs. R.O. Akingbemila, said that the paying the commission’s funds into private accounts constituted a breach of the Code of Conduct for public officers.
“It is a case involving the flow of about N463 million into personal accounts, which constitutes a breach of the Code of Conduct.
“You do not transfer commission funds into private accounts,” she said.
The CCB boss stated that the allegations were under investigation by the Bureau.
“They have given their explanations, but this is a follow-up investigation.
“We have asked them to provide supporting documents, including bank statements and other relevant records.
“They are expected to return on Monday by noon,” she added.
Mrs Bayo-Ilawole was specifically accused of paying the Commission’s N463 million projects funds into some individuals’ accounts including her father.
The detailed payments to individuals accounts, including:
Engr. Bunmi Filani = N311,270,527.00
Engr. Dare Oretan = N141,288,541.43
Mr. Andrew Kolawole Ikuesan = N10,504,539.87
Total: N463,063,539.82
Thefrontrank reports that Mrs Bayo-Ilawole is the daughter of His Royal Majesty Oba Andrew Ikuesan, the traditional ruler of Obe-Nla Kingdom in Ilaje Local Government Area.
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa hails from Obe-Nla community in Ilaje Local Government Area of the state.
Aiyedatiwa recently appointed Mrs Bayo-Ilawole as Permanent Secretary into the State Public Service.
