…Alleges Unlawful Assortment of Charges in Ondo Forest
Former Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Ondo State, Hon. Augustine Oloruntogbe, has rejected the board appointment given to him by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
New Telegraph stories that the rejection of the appointment by Oloruntogbe deepened the crack between the All Progressives Congress (APC) members loyal to the previous governor of the state, Late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and people of Aiyedatiwa.
It additionally confirmed the crack between the members of the social gathering loyal to Minister of Inside Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and people of the governor over the management of the construction of the social gathering within the state.
Oloruntogbe, who was the chairman of Akoko South West, stated he rejected the appointment for private and official causes.
Nonetheless, sources stated the rejection was based mostly on the truth that Oloruntogbe belonged to the faction loyal to Tunji-Ojo and that of Akeredolu, who made him an ALGON Chairman.
In his letter of rejection, Oloruntogbe stated, “I write to formally acknowledge and categorical my honest gratitude to your choice to nominate me to the board. It’s an honour to be thought-about for this position in service to our folks as introduced in your press launch of tenth July, 2026.
“This recognition is deeply humbling, and I commend Your Excellency’s daring Cocoa Revolution Agenda aimed toward repositioning agriculture, boosting farmers’ livelihoods, and restoring Ondo State’s management in cocoa manufacturing.
“After cautious reflection and session, I’ve determined, with the very best respect, to honourably decline the provide to serve on the Board right now as a consequence of urgent private {and professional} commitments that won’t permit me to provide the task the total consideration and dedication it deserves.
“Within the spirit of supporting the success of the Cocoa Revolution, I additionally want to respectfully carry to Your Excellency’s consideration a matter of pressing concern raised by cocoa farmers in Oka Akoko who farm throughout the Ose Sport Reserve.
“There are allegations of the gathering of big sums amounting to N150,000 per farmer into a non-public account, with none official receipt being issued.
“I respectfully urge the state authorities to look into this matter and make sure that all levies and funds throughout the cocoa worth chain are correctly documented, clear, and channelled by way of official authorities accounts.
“It will shield our farmers and strengthen belief within the reforms your administration is driving. Please be assured of my unwavering help to your administration and for each initiative designed to advance the welfare of our cocoa farmers and the economic system of Ondo State.”
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