The Vice Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Osun East, Comrade Ogundele Oyebiyi, has firmly denied reports alleging his suspension from the council, describing the claim as false, unconstitutional, and driven by political mischief.
Oyebiyi, in a statement made available to the press, said his attention was drawn to a memo allegedly circulating within the council, claiming that he had been suspended over the disruption of a meeting. He maintained that no such suspension exists and insisted that the purported action is “null and void ab initio.”
According to him, the controversy arose amid ongoing concerns raised by some executives of the council regarding allegations of financial mismanagement, including claims involving a sum of ₦25 million, against the NYCN Chairman, Comrade Segun Olakolupo.
“As a responsible executive of the organisation, I joined other concerned members in asking legitimate questions bordering on accountability,” Oyebiyi stated. “Unfortunately, instead of providing clear and transparent explanations, the Chairman allegedly resorted to declaring an unlawful suspension.”
Oyebiyi stressed that he committed no offence that could warrant disciplinary action, noting that demanding accountability should not be misconstrued as misconduct. He described the alleged suspension as an attempt to suppress internal scrutiny and dissent.
He further cited provisions of the NYCN constitution, explaining that no member can be suspended without due process, which includes the constitution of a Disciplinary and Ethics Committee and the ratification of its recommendations by the council’s Management Meeting. He also emphasized the principle of fair hearing, which requires that an affected member be formally notified and given an opportunity to respond to allegations.
“For the avoidance of doubt,” he said, “no Disciplinary Committee was constituted, no management meeting ratified any suspension, and I was never served with any notice of allegations.”
On this basis, Oyebiyi urged the general public and members of the council to disregard any memo or communication suggesting that he has been suspended, describing such documents as misleading and malicious.
He also accused the NYCN Chairman of exceeding his constitutional powers, asserting that the office of the chairman does not have unilateral authority to suspend any council member.
Reaffirming his stance, Oyebiyi said the central issue remains accountability and transparency within the council. He called on youths in Osun State to remain vigilant and committed to responsible leadership, adding that accountability should never be sacrificed for personal or political interests.
“Truth will prevail,” he concluded, “and accountability remains non-negotiable.”
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