A former First Lady of Oyo State and ambassador-designate to Austria, Dr. Florence Ajimobi, has denied allegations linking her to financial inducements allegedly aimed at influencing members of the Oyo State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Seyi Makinde.

In a statement issued by her media office, Ajimobi described the claims as entirely false, baseless and a deliberate act of disinformation intended to tarnish her image, undermine her reputation and mislead the public.

Her reaction followed separate denials by lawmakers, including Hon. Gbenga Oyekola and the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Abiodun Mohammed Fadeyi, who distanced themselves from any alleged plot to destabilise the state government or receive inducements from political figures.

Ajimobi also dismissed claims that she hosted or attended any meeting in Lagos or elsewhere where plans to influence the State Assembly were discussed.

Part of the statement read, “At no time did Ambassador Ajimobi convene, attend or participate in any such meeting with any individual or group for the purpose of discussing impeachment or destabilising the Oyo State Government.”

She maintained that efforts to link her to the allegations amount to malicious political propaganda designed to bring her into disrepute, particularly among the people of Oyo State and beyond.

“Activities of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State are of no concern to me. Linking me to such a plot could only be borne out of mischief and deliberate reverse propaganda to malign my reputation”.

Reaffirming her commitment to peace and democratic values, Mrs. Ajimobi stressed that she has never been involved in activities capable of undermining the stability of the state.

The statement urged the public to disregard the reports, warning that the spread of false information could generate unnecessary political tension and this would be legally further addressed if not retracted. (The Nation)

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