Former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has refuted claims made by former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, regarding the assassination of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige.
Akande had suggested that Ladoja might possess vital information about the case.
Ladoja, addressing journalists at his residence, denied any involvement or knowledge about the death of Bola Ige. He emphasized that he became governor 18 months after Ige’s assassination and did not withdraw any case related to the murder. Ladoja accused Akande of making false allegations and challenged him to provide any evidence to support his claims.
Ladoja also mentioned that Akande has a history of making false statements, as noted by other prominent figures. He reiterated his commitment to seeking justice for Bola Ige and expressed his deep sadness over the unresolved murder.
Earlier, in an explosive interview with the ace broadcaster, Edmund Obilo, in Ibadan, which was released at the weekend, Akande lamented that key figures who might have shed more light on the case, including a former Oyo State governor, Lam Adesina, had died.
“There are many things that die with people. I know Lam Adesina went to court over the matter, and I also know his successor, (Rashidi) Ladoja withdrew the case. Ask Ladoja, he would know more about Bola Ige’s death.
“I was the Chief Security Officer of Osun State at the time, not Oyo State. Lam Adesina was the Chief Security Officer of Oyo State and he went to court and the governor that took over from him, Ladoja, withdrew the case from court. He might be able to tell you more. I believe he has more information on Bola Ige’s death,” Akande said.
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