Oyo Resident Seeks Government Clarification of Gbolarumi’s Tenure as Deputy Governor
Ibadan, Oyo State – June 22, 2026
A concerned citizen of Oyo State, Mr. Oluwaseun Oyeboade, has formally called on the Oyo State Government to clarify the official status of former political office holder, Mr. Hazeem Gbenga Gbolarumi, regarding his alleged tenure as Deputy Governor of the state.
In an open letter dated June 22, 2026, and addressed to the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, with copies to the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Oyeboade requested authoritative confirmation on whether Mr. Gbolarumi was ever duly sworn in and served as Deputy Governor of Oyo State.
According to the letter, the request became necessary due to what the writer described as conflicting accounts in public records concerning Mr. Gbolarumi’s status and tenure in office.
Citing the Supreme Court judgments in Inakoju v. Adeleke (2007) and Ladoja v. INEC & Others (2007), the petitioner urged the state government to provide official clarification within 14 days.
Specifically, Mr. Oyeboade requested answers to four key questions: whether Mr. Gbolarumi was at any time properly sworn in as Deputy Governor of Oyo State; the exact dates of commencement and cessation of his tenure, if applicable; whether his official portrait is displayed in the gallery of former Deputy Governors of the state; and whether he currently receives any official emoluments as a former Deputy Governor.
The petitioner also requested copies of relevant official documents, including gazette notices, Executive Council records, or any other government records that may establish the facts surrounding the matter.
Describing his inquiry as part of personal research into the political history of Oyo State, Mr. Oyeboade stated that the request aligns with the principles of transparency, accountability, and proper documentation in public administration.
As of the time of filing this report, the Oyo State Government had not issued any official response to the letter.
Political observers note that the issue touches on a significant period in Oyo State’s political history and could help clarify longstanding debates regarding constitutional succession and occupancy of executive offices in the state.