Hon. Oluwole Oke, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, has distanced himself from allegations linking him to the ₦500 million Ikeji–Arakeji road project, describing the claims as false and politically motivated.
In a press statement issued on Monday by his Media and Public Communication Unit, the lawmaker refuted assertions attributed to legal practitioner Pelumi Olajengbesi that he influenced or appropriated the project. The statement clarified that the road project was facilitated by Opeyemi Bamidele, not Oke.
“The processes governing public project bidding, award and execution are clearly defined under procurement laws and do not support the narrative being peddled,” the statement read.
Oke further dissociated himself from what he described as media sensationalism surrounding the matter and alleged that documents circulated by Olajengbesi bearing his signatures were forged.
According to the release, the signatures are falsified and intended to misinform the public and damage his reputation. It added that a criminal complaint will be filed with relevant law enforcement agencies.
The lawmaker also disclosed plans to initiate legal proceedings to correct what he termed “deliberately created false impressions” and to protect his integrity. In addition, a petition for professional misconduct is expected to be filed against Olajengbesi.
The statement emphasized that political disagreements must not degenerate into the spread of falsehoods and warned against the misuse of fabricated documents in public discourse.
The clarification was signed by Omolebi-Sunday Segun Tunde, Senior Media Aide, on behalf of Hon. Oluwole Oke.
