February 10, 2025
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The Oyo State House of Assembly has strongly condemned alleged derogatory remarks made by Dr. Doyin Odebowale, former Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy to the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, against the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye. The comments were reportedly made during a live broadcast on Lagelu FM, Ibadan.

 

Odebowale, a lecturer at the University of Ibadan’s Faculty of Arts, allegedly made uncomplimentary statements about the monarch, which the Assembly described as factually incorrect, disrespectful, and inciting.

 

In a motion sponsored by the Leader of the House, S.A. Onaolapo, and co-sponsored by J.A. Ogundele, O.M. Michael, and A.A. Ogundare, lawmakers emphasized the significance of traditional institutions in preserving culture, heritage, and community cohesion in Oyo State.

 

The House noted that Odebowale’s remarks violated the Nigeria Broadcasting Code of Ethics and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Act, Cap N11, LFN 2004. As a result, they called on the state government to take proactive steps to protect traditional institutions.

 

The Assembly urged the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice to initiate legal action against Odebowale for alleged defamatory and inciting statements. Additionally, it called on the Ministry of Information and Orientation to press the NBC to take disciplinary measures against Lagelu FM and its presenter, Temitayo Oyeladun, for failing to uphold professional broadcasting standards.

 

Furthermore, the lawmakers demanded that the NBC compel Lagelu FM to issue a public apology and retract the alleged misleading and offensive statements.

 

 

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