For allegedly demanding a N30m bribe from timber merchants, the Special Assistant on Forestry to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Mr Adeboye Taofiq Ewenla, has been shown the way out.
He was sacked by the state governor through a statement issued by Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Aiyedatiwa, Ebenezer Adeniyan, who revealed that the sack followed allegations of bribery and intimidation levelled against Ewenla by some timber merchants in the state.
Ewenla was reportedly caught on tape demanding the money before the Ondo timber merchants were allowed to operate.
It was gathered that the telephone conversation was sent to Governor Aiyedatiwa after the merchants opted for a showdown.
Ewenla was alleged in the conversation with a timber merchant to have insisted that the timber traders must not commence any operation in the forest without paying the said sum.
However, according to the statement, Governor Aiyedatiwa has ordered a probe into the activities of those saddled with the responsibility of managing forest reserves in the state.
“A replacement for Mr Ewenla will be announced in due course.
“The Governor urged all political appointees to conduct themselves in line with the provisions of the law and rules guiding their duties,” the statement reads in part.
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