|By Chinwendu Nwani
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 01, Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State has announced the indefinite suspension of a former member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, over allegations of misconduct and actions said to undermine party unity.
The decision was conveyed in a letter dated Thursday, January 29, 2026, and addressed to the Osun State Chairman of the APC, Tajudeen Lawal.
According to the letter, the suspension followed a meeting of ward executives, leaders and members, where issues allegedly threatening cohesion and internal harmony within the ward were extensively discussed. The document was jointly signed by 18 ward executives and five leaders.
The signatories accused Oyintiloye of unlawfully taking over an Executive Assistant (EA) slot and funds amounting to N5.6 million, allegedly allocated to ward leaders, without approval. They claimed that the former lawmaker had already secured a personal EA slot through a third party while holding a federal appointment.
The ward officials further alleged that Oyintiloye engaged in activities capable of causing division within the party at the ward level, including the organisation of parallel meetings. They also accused him of prolonged absence from ward meetings and political activities for more than three years.
In addition, the letter alleged that Oyintiloye failed to make financial or material contributions to ward activities despite benefiting from several political appointments.
“In view of the foregoing and his consistent lack of engagement and contributions to ward affairs, it has become necessary to take decisive disciplinary action,” the letter stated.
The ward leadership consequently declared that Oyintiloye had been suspended indefinitely from Ward One, Ibokun, and should cease to represent the interests of the ward at any level.
However, the officials noted that they were open to intervention from higher party authorities, stressing that their overriding objective was to preserve the unity and electoral success of the APC.
Reacting to the development, Oyintiloye dismissed the suspension, describing it as invalid and the handiwork of disgruntled and previously suspended party members.
Speaking in a phone interview with DAILY POST, the former lawmaker insisted that the signatories to the letter were not recognised party executives and accused them of working for opposition interests in the state.
Oyintiloye denied all allegations against him, stating that he neither controlled any EA slot nor had access to the N5.6 million referenced in the letter.
“The allegations are lies aimed solely at discrediting me. I have reported the matter to the state party leadership,” he said.
He questioned the legitimacy of the suspension process, arguing that proper party executive channels were bypassed.
“If they truly have the power to suspend me, why can’t they wait to do so through the proper party executive channels before going to the press?” Oyintiloye asked.
He further alleged that one of the signatories, Gbenga Fagbamila, had previously been suspended from the party over alleged embezzlement of N7.5 million meant for the 2022 election.
“It is a real shame. If they are bona fide members of the party, let them appear before the state party executives to defend the allegations against me,” he added.
Oyintiloye maintained that he remains a loyal and respected member of the APC and urged members of the public to disregard the purported suspension.
