Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday asked aides of the former governor of the state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi who are still in possession of government vehicles to return same within 48 hours or risk arrests.
The directive was contained in a statement issued by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Bisi Ilaka, made available to newsmen in Ibadan.
According to the statement, all the former state officials under the immediate past administration must comply with the directives on the return of state assets In their custody. adding that the present administration has observed that some former political office holders are still in possession of official vehicles attached to their offices despite the fact that they are no longer in the service of Oyo State.
“Consequently, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde has therefore directed that all former political functionaries who are still in possession of government vehicles to return the same to Government Transport Pool within 48 hours. Failure to which the security agencies shall be directed to retrieve such vehicles from wherever they may be kept.” it said
The statement added that the state government would take all necessary steps to ensure that all assets illegally taken away by the former officials are returned to its custody, insisting that such officials should have honorably turned in the assets.
Governor, Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde
