Chairman of Oyo East Local Government, Olusola Oluokun, has been suspended by Oyo State House of Assembly over a viral video that sparked controversy.
Oluokun was suspended on Thursday after the presentation of a Matter of Urgent Public Importance titled: “Urgent call for full investigation into the indecent attitude of the Chairman, Oyo East Local Government, Mr. Olusola Oluokun, in a viral video online.”
The controversial video showed Oluokun eating half-clad and praising a political stalwart, who helped him to become chairman.
The chairman also allegedly rained curses on those perceived as enemies of his benefactor.
Oluokun’s actions in the video were deemed unbecoming of an elected local government chairman.
The house, however, set up a committee to investigate the matter, pending which the vice chairman will act as chairman.
The lawmakers condemned the act, describing it as unbecoming of an elected council boss.
The Assembly Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin said they would not condone such indecent behaviour, adding that the swift action taken by the assembly demonstrated its commitment to maintaining the integrity and dignity of public office.
