Oyo Assembly Chief Whip Gbenga Oyekola Denies Involvement in Alleged Impeachment Plot Against Governor Makinde

Oyo Assembly Chief Whip Gbenga Oyekola refutes rumors of a plot to impeach Governor Seyi Makinde, reaffirming his total loyalty to the administration.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 14, 2026, 4:10 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Politics Nigeria

Denial of Legislative Conspiracy

The Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Gbenga Oyekola, has broken his silence regarding reports of a coordinated effort to remove Governor Seyi Makinde from office. Addressing the growing speculation on Tuesday, the lawmaker categorically denied any involvement in meetings or arrangements aimed at initiating impeachment proceedings. Oyekola, who represents the Atiba State Constituency, described the rumors as baseless and stated that he has never been consulted or invited to participate in such discussions.

Allegations of Internal Division

Oyekola, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, suggested that certain individuals are actively working to create friction within the House of Assembly. He warned that these attempts to foster division could severely damage the existing working relationship between the legislative arm and the executive government. According to the Chief Whip, these external pressures are designed to disrupt the political peace currently enjoyed in Oyo State for ulterior motives.

Reaffirmation of Executive Loyalty

In a formal statement shared on his verified social media platform, the lawmaker emphasized his personal and professional commitment to the current administration. Oyekola explicitly stated that he would not be disloyal to Governor Makinde, whom he referred to as his boss. By reaffirming his unwavering support for the governor and the PDP, Oyekola sought to signal stability within the party’s legislative caucus amid the surfacing political rumors.