Crisis in Ondo State as House of Assembly Members Dance to the Tune of the Amotekun Commandant, by Segun Adebowale

A crisis is currently unfolding in Ondo State as members of the House of Assembly appear to be dancing to the tune of the State Commandant of the Amotekun Corps, Chief Adetunji Adeleye.

The situation escalated after a prominent human rights lawyer called out the Ondo State House of Assembly on live media, expressing deep disappointment. According to him, the Assembly, which is constitutionally mandated to provide oversight and investigate corruption or abuse of office by government officials, is instead being manipulated by the Amotekun Commandant.

Allegations suggest that Chief Adetunji Adeleye has used his influence to allegedly bribe members of the Assembly. For the past five years, the Ondo State Amotekun Corps has reportedly not been audited, raising serious concerns about how public funds allocated to the agency have been spent.

One pressing question is: Why is the Ondo State House of Assembly afraid to perform its constitutional duty of checks and balances? Why have they ignored petitions submitted by aggrieved Amotekun officers who claim they have been mistreated, denied both appointment and confirmation letters, and even had their salaries seized simply for being absent from work for two to three days?

My investigation also revealed that the Commandant, Chief Adeleye, has recently traveled abroad to allegedly lobby certain politicians to influence the Ondo State Governor. I further tried to verify his claimed background as a retired Deputy Corps Commandant of the NSCDC (Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps), but was shocked to find no digital or official record to support
this. There is no photograph of him on Google, nor any mention of his service on the official NSCDC website.
This raises more questions:
Who exactly is Chief Adetunji Adeleye?
Who were his course mates during his time at NSCDC?

What is the actual number of Amotekun officers in Ondo State? There should be a proper headcount, monitored by an independent body and trustworthy media outlets—not those compromised by alleged bribes.

Why has the Commandant resisted a review of the ranks within the Corps? It’s baffling that he allegedly promoted one of his close associates five times in a single year. This is clear favoritism and nepotism, which demands thorough investigation.
Another concern is why the Ondo State House of Assembly appears to be protecting the Amotekun Commandant. In whose interest are they acting? I hope it’s not for personal gain.

If the Ondo State Government truly supports Amotekun, why has it refused to issue appointment and confirmation letters to its officers for five years? That raises serious questions about their intentions and commitment.

In Summary: I commend the bravery of the Amotekun officers in Ondo State, who work day and night to protect lives and properties, often at great personal risk. Despite their sacrifices, they have been betrayed by the same government that should be supporting them.

It is evident that the Ondo State House of Assembly has been compromised. The people can no longer rely on them. They were elected to be the voice of the people, but they have failed in that duty. It’s painful and disheartening.

I trust that the judiciary—the last hope of the common man—will act with integrity. I await the response of the Ondo State Judiciary Commission and hope they will not betray the trust and hope of the Amotekun officers, who deserve appointment letters, confirmation, and inclusion in the pension system just like every other civil and public servant in the state.

The world is watching. Ondo State is the father of the Amotekun Corps in the South-West, and must lead by example.