Oyo State Government Convicts Local Council Worker For Land Fraud

The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA) has secured a conviction against a local government official for illegally selling land belonging to the State Housing Corporation.

The convict, Mr. Adesina Olanrewaju Oyegoke, an Assistant Chief Executive Officer at Lagelu Local Government, was found guilty of three counts of official corruption under the OYACA Law 2019.

A Magistrate Court in Iyaganku sentenced him to three months imprisonment.

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In a statement, OYACA Executive Secretary I.O Tijani, representing Chairman Honorable Justice Eni Esan (retd.), emphasized the agency’s commitment to combating corruption. He warned civil servants that such actions hinder development and damage the state’s reputation.

The conviction follows a judgment delivered on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, by Magistrate O.A Akande. OYACA urged public servants to uphold ethical standards and contribute to the state’s progress.