The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has denied reports that Osun Assembly Speaker, Rt Hon Adewale Egbedun has been suspended.
Dispelling recent reports of disciplinary action, the Chairman of the Conference of Speakers and Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, described the suspension claim as completely false adding that Egbedun remains in good standing within the body.
“There was no such suspension. No press conference was held in Ibadan or anywhere else, and no such pronouncement was made by me or any authorised representative of the Conference”.
“Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun remains a respected and active member of the Conference who has not been found wanting in any way,” he said in a statement.
Ogundoyin also condemned the platform that circulated the suspension claim, describing it as irresponsible and misleading.
“This is a reminder that freedom of the press comes with responsibility. Fake news must be tackled with urgency, he added.
The Conference is demanding a public apology and retraction from the blog, warning of legal action if the false report is not corrected.
Meanwhile, the Zone XI Police Command in Osogbo has also denied receiving any formal petition against the Speaker over the threats alleged by the monarch.
“I am unaware of such development,” said CSP Ade Ogunyemi, the Command’s spokesperson said during a telephone conversation.
