Ogun Govt suspends Commissioner over s*xual harassment of 16-year-old girl

The Ogun State Government has suspended erring Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Abiodun Abudu-Balogun for allegedly harassing a 16-year-old Miss Barakat Mayowa Melojuekun on December 31, 2021 at Abigi Area of Ijebu Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State.

In a video that went viral on social media, Barakat alleged that the Commissioner had attempted to forcefully rape her in his room.

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But in a swift reaction, the Ogun State Government through a letter signed by the Secretary of the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi suspended the Commissioner to give room for a thorough investigation.

PRESS RELEASE:

“Ogun Suspends Commissioner over Alleged Sexual Harassment.

Ogun State Government has suspended the Honourable Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Abiodun Abudu-Balogun, from office pending the conclusion of an independent investigation into an allegation of sexual harassment of a 16-year old Barakat Mayowa Melojuekun.

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In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday, the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, said the suspension of the Commissioner is to enable him cooperate fully with the independent investigation being carried out by the Police.

“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 @dabiodunMFR Administration to fairness, equity, justice and the rule of law, no matter who is involved”, the statement continued.

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The government assures the public that it will do everything to ensure that justice is served in this case. In the meantime, the suspended Commissioner has been directed to hand over to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, the statement concluded.

Tokunbo Talabi
SSG.”

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