Bola Ige Case Controversy: Ladoja Refutes Akande’s Allegations
Former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, has refuted claims made by ex-Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, regarding the assassination of former Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Bola Ige.
Akande alleged that Ladoja withdrew a case related to Ige’s murder that had been initiated by his predecessor, Lam Adesina. In response, Ladoja clarified that he did not withdraw any such case and emphasized that the matter was pursued up to the Supreme Court during his tenure. He stated, “Chief Bola Ige was assassinated on December 23, 2001.
I became governor on May 29, 2003, which was 18 months after the incident. I didn’t withdraw the case; my government didn’t withdraw any case. The case was even prosecuted till the apex court.”
Ladoja also expressed disappointment in Akande’s statements, suggesting that age might be affecting Akande’s memory, and warned that he would consider legal action unless Akande retracts his statement and issues a public apology.