Ganiyu Oyebanjo, former supervisory councillor for Boundary Matters in Kosofe Local Government Area, has defended his decision to petition the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against Moyo Ogunlewe, the current chairman of the council. Oyebanjo made the clarification while testifying before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, where he stated the petitions were filed in good faith and formed part of his civic responsibility. He emphasized that the complaints were based on alleged financial improprieties and mismanagement of public funds under Ogunlewe's administration. The court heard that the petitions prompted investigative interest from both anti-graft agencies. Oyebanjo denied any personal motive, insisting his actions were meant to uphold accountability in local governance. No charges have been filed against Ogunlewe as of the court session. The case continues.
Oyebanjo's decision to escalate concerns through official anti-corruption channels signals a rare willingness by a political insider to invoke institutions rather than settle disputes privately. That the EFCC and ICPC both took interest suggests the allegations carry weight beyond typical political rivalry. For Lagos residents, this underscores the possibility of using existing accountability mechanisms, even within deeply contested local government spaces. It also exposes how internal dissent may shape governance in areas where oversight is often weak.
