Tension is mounting sharply in Oyo State as what began as quiet speculation about an impeachment plot has rapidly evolved into a full-blown political crisis within the State House of Assembly.

What initially appeared to be mere whispers has now crystallised into a serious and potentially destabilising issue, drawing discreet but keen attention from the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), which is closely monitoring developments.

At the centre of the unfolding drama is a crucial meeting reportedly held at the residence of Governor Seyi Makinde.

Lawmakers were said to convene amid growing concerns over an alleged attempt to create a rift between the legislative and executive arms of government.

In the aftermath of said meeting, members of the Assembly have begun to publicly declare their positions.

While some lawmakers, including the Deputy Speaker, have openly denied any involvement in an impeachment plot, others have remained conspicuously silent, further deepening uncertainty and fuelling speculation of internal divisions.

The chief whip, Hon. Gbenga Oyekola, has emerged as one of the most outspoken figures. In a detailed statement on his verified Facebook account, he firmly denied taking part in any move capable of undermining the peace of the state, stating unequivocally that he was neither invited to nor aware of any such plan.

Oyekola also referenced discussions from the governor’s meeting, disclosing claims that the Speaker had been approached by influential political and traditional figures regarding his future ambitions.

These approaches, he noted, reportedly included financial inducements, offers the Speaker is said to have rejected outright.