Hon Abiodun Abudu-Balogun
Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Abiodun Abudu-Balogun, has been suspended from office pending the conclusion of an independent investigation into an allegation of sexual harassment of a 16-year old Barakat Mayowa Melojuekun levelled against him.
Great Achiever Magazine reports that the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday, said the suspension of the Commissioner is to enable him cooperate fully with the independent investigation being carried out by the Police.
Talabi said: “Whilst taking cognizance of the principle of a suspect being presumed innocent until proven guilty and the public statement issued by Hon. Abudu-Balogun denying the allegation, as a government with zero tolerance for gender-based violence and indeed any criminality, the suspension is a further demonstration of the commitment of Prince Dapo Abiodun Administration to fairness, equity, justice and the rule of law, no matter who is involved”.
The government has assured the public that it will do everything to ensure that justice is served in this case.
Meanwhile, the suspended Commissioner has been directed to hand over to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment.
