Adeleke suspends Osun Poly Rector over corruption allegations

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has suspended the Rector of the Osun State Polytechnic, Dr Tajudeen Odetayo, for alleged financial recklessness, corruption, misappropriation of funds and abuse of office.

As a result of the act, the state governor has replaced him with Mr Alabi Kehinde Adeyemi as the new acting rector of the institution.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, M.A.K Jimoh made the announcement in a statement in Osogbo.

The state government alleged that the suspension of Odetayi was a result of corruption and abuse of office among others.

According to the letter by Jimoh, “You are hereby suspended as the Rector of the institution sequel to the strong allegations of financial recklessness, corruption, misappropriation of funds, abuse of office among others.

“You are to proceed on suspension immediately while investigations into the allegations levelled against you commence soon.”

The Permanent Secretary also said the appointment of Adeyemi was approved by the state governor Adeleke.

“This is to communicate the approval of the Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, to appoint Mr. ALABI Kehinde Adeyemi as the Acting Rector of the institution. Mr. Alabi Kehinde Adeyemi will take over from Dr. T.A. Odetayo who is being investigated over the allegations of financial recklessness, corruption and misappropriation of funds and abuse of office.

“The erstwhile Rector should step aside pending the time the allegations against him are properly investigated by relevant bodies.

“The appointment of the Acting Rector takes immediate effect.”