Oyo Assembly’s Ethics Committee Indicts Saki West Lawmaker, Rejects Apology

‎The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday adopted the report of its Committee on Ethics and Privileges, which indicted Hon. Ibrahim Shittu, member representing Saki West state constituency, over a viral video in which he made allegations considered defamatory and damaging to the integrity of the legislature.

‎However, despite accepting the Committee’s report and all its recommendations, the House rejected the apology tendered by the lawmaker and referred the matter back to the Ethics and Privileges Committee for further disciplinary recommendations.

‎The Ethics Committee had been mandated to investigate the viral footage following a resolution of the House on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

‎Hon. Shittu was alleged to have publicly accused the Majority Leader, Hon. Sanjo Onaolapo (Ogbomoso South), of receiving bribes from the Chairman of Saki West Local Government, while also casting disparaging remarks on the Speaker and the House proceedings.

‎Presenting the report, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Gbenga Oyekola, said both lawmakers appeared before the Committee on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

The Committee reviewed legislative instruments, oath of office documents, and the viral video footage, ensuring that due process and principles of natural justice were fully observed.

‎According to the report, Hon. Shittu’s statements were reckless, unfounded, and capable of undermining public confidence in the legislature.

Packaged by Adekunle Adegboyega