Fidelia Okafor

Ogunlewe has resigned as the Pro-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB).

Former Minister of Works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, has resigned his appointment following his arraignment on allegations of abuse of office.

Ogunlewe, along with the Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB, Prof. Olusola Oyewole; and the Bursar of the institution, Mr. Moses Ilesanmi, were recently charged on 18 counts of conspiracy, stealing, obtaining money by false pretences and abuse of office.

They had pleaded not guilty to the charges and subsequently granted bail.

Ogunlewe denied that his resignation was connected to the EFCC case, as he cited personal reasons for his decision.

“I have decided to resign my appointment as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta with immediate effect. This is due to personal reasons,” he said.

“I sincerely thank the Federal Government for giving me the opportunity to serve. The Federal Government should please accept the assurances of my best regards.”