Meanwhile, the lawmakers had accused Ogundoyin of withholding Sallah funds that were supposed to be released by the governor.
The Oyo State House of Assembly, led by Adebo Ogundoyin, is plotting to suspend 11 lawmakers accused of opposing the House leadership and disregarding Governor Seyi Makinde’s directives.
Meanwhile, the lawmakers had accused Ogundoyin of withholding Sallah funds that were supposed to be released by the governor.
The seven lawmakers expected to face suspension are; Olorunpoto Oluwafemi Cephas (Oyo East/Oyo West constituency); Olufunke Comforter (Ibadan North constituency I); Abiodun Babalola (Ibadan Northeast constituency I); Waheed Akintayo (Oluyole constituency); Bisi Oluranti Micheal (Ogbomoso North); Ibraheem Shittu (Saki West); Abdulazeez Musbau (Kajola constituency); Jimoh Lukman (Oorelope constituency); Ayinde Waliu (Irepo/Olorunsogo constituency); Olajide Operinde (Afijio constituency) and Dauda Olalere (Ibadan North West).
Sources from the House of Assembly revealed that Governor Makinde backed the House leadership's decision to suspend the lawmakers, many of whom were first-time members and had been branded as rebels.
Meanwhile, a source close to the governor's office disclosed that tensions heightened following the submission of a petition by lawmakers.
The petition accused Ogundoyin of mishandling their Sallah gifts from the executive.
He stated that the new lawmakers felt marginalised and claimed that they were fighting for their rights.
The lawmakers said in their petition that Ogundoyin was insincere, particularly concerning the procurement of their official cars.
They claimed that instead of buying the authorised 2023 model cars brand new, Ogundoyin opted for imported 2022 models from unauthorized dealers.
They insisted that the speaker should support recognised automobile dealers such as Elizade Motors.
However, it was clarified that Governor Makinde did not release any funds for the House of Assembly for Sallah, contradicting the lawmakers' claims.
Confirming the suspension of 11 lawmakers, the Special Adviser to the Speaker on Media, Oyetunji Oyekunle, said that the House would address the issue on Thursday.
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