Akande’s allegation false, I didn’t withdraw Bola Ige’s case – Ladoja

Former Governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has refuted allegations made by former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, regarding the assassination of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige.

Speaking during an interview at his Ondo Street residence in Ibadan, Ladoja accused Akande of making false claims, stating firmly, “Chief Akande lied against me.”

Akande had recently suggested that Ladoja might possess crucial information about the unresolved murder of Bola Ige. Ladoja, however, dismissed the insinuation, urging Akande to desist from making baseless allegations.

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Ladoja said, “Chief Bola Ige was assassinated on December 23, 2001. I became governor on May 29, 2003, which was 18 months before my tenure began.

“I didn’t withdraw the case. My government didn’t withdraw any case.

“The case was even prosecuted by the Supreme Court. Chief Akande lied against me, and he is old. This is not his first time. People say he lies. Even Baba Adebanjo said he lied in his book.

“We are all deeply saddened by Ige’s death. We are all concerned about his murder; I was very close to Chief Bola Ige when he was alive.”

More details to follow…

(Punch)