…Oladapo depressed, goes into hiding
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State on Tuesday performed the swearing in of nineteen appointed commissioners and fourteen Special Advisers confirmed by the Ekiti State House of Assemby.
While the newly inaugurated commissioners were busy rejoicing and throwing parties, reverse was the case for one of the commissioner nominees confirmed by the State Assemby, Mr. Oladapo Karounwi
According to reports, Oladapo has been seriously depressed and feeling despondent after he was dropped from the commissioners’ list few days to swearing in.
Close sources confirmed that Oladapo had since gone into hiding and has not been responding to calls except for close allies as he battles with the psychological consequences of the situation.
Why Karounwi Oladapo was dropped?
Karounwi Oladapo was among the top commissioner nominees recommended by the Ekiti State Appointment Committee set up by Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
This is perhaps due to the roles he played towards contributing to the victory of the Governor at the poll.
Being a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Karounwi Oladapo did not face much heat before the lawmakers, hence he was among the list of nominees confirmed.
Roundoffnews.com confirmed that his sudden removal was sequel to a strong worded petition by people of his town, Efon Alaaye Ekiti and leaders of APC over his alleged act of indiscipline, arrogance, highandednes among others.
The last stroke that broke the camel’s back was his alleged involvement in the attack on three APC chieftains few weeks ago over the struggle for council chairmanship seat.
The APC chieftains were said to be seriously injured by some thugs loyal to Karounwi in which some of them have been arrested and prosecuted.
According to a source close to government, Governor Oyebanji was first reluctant to drop Karounwi but the allegations against him by his people were weighty and could not be ignored particularly by a Governor who loves to promote discipline and obey party principles.
Roundoffnews.com correspondent place several calls to Karounwi but he declined and did not return the calls as at the time of filing this report.
