Former First Lady of Oyo State, Florence Ajimobi, has denied allegations linking her to a plot to influence the impeachment of Governor Seyi Makinde, describing the claims as false and politically motivated.
Ajimobi, who is Nigeria’s ambassador to Austria, made the denial in a press statement issued by her media office, where she rejected reports that she offered financial inducements to members of the Oyo State House of Assembly.
She described the allegation as “entirely false, baseless, and a deliberate act of disinformation” aimed at damaging her reputation and misleading the public.
Her response follows earlier denials by some lawmakers, including Hon. Gbenga Oyekola and Deputy Speaker, Hon. Abiodun Mohammed Fadeyi, who also dismissed claims of involvement in any plan to destabilise the state government or receive inducements.
Ajimobi further refuted claims that she hosted or attended meetings in Lagos or elsewhere where plans to influence the State Assembly were allegedly discussed.
According to the statement, “at no time did I convene, attend, or participate in any such meeting with any individual or group for the purpose of discussing impeachment or destabilizing the Oyo State Government.”
She described efforts to associate her with the allegations as a malicious political agenda intended to bring her into disrepute, particularly among people in Oyo State and beyond.
“Activities of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State are of no concern to me. Linking me to such a plot could only be borne out of mischief and deliberate reverse propaganda to malign my reputation”.
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Ajimobi reiterated her commitment to peace and democratic values, stating that she has never been involved in actions capable of undermining the stability of the state.
The statement urged the public to disregard the reports, warning that the spread of false information could heighten political tension and may attract legal action if not withdrawn.
She added that she remains focused on her humanitarian engagements and contributions to society, stressing that she would not be distracted by what she called “unfounded and mischievous claims.”
Meanwhile, the development comes amid a series of political allegations in Oyo State involving Governor Seyi Makinde and prominent figures, including the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.
Ladoja had earlier dismissed claims linking him to a plan to unseat the governor, describing such reports as false and cautioning against dragging the traditional institution into political disputes.
The monarch also rejected separate allegations that the state government was planning to remove him from the Olubadan stool, insisting that a traditional ruler has no constitutional authority to remove an elected governor.