Oyo State Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan has said he will perform his role as the state deputy governor from his new office.
Olaniyan, who deployed to his new office is in compliance with a letter signed by Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, in order of the state governor, Seyi Makinde that the office of the deputy governor should be relocated to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.
It will be recalled that Olaniyan defected from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC) which many people thought led to the decision of the governor and failed to respond to his impeachment.
Speaking with journalists at his new office, Olaniyan said he will continue to discharge his duty as the state deputy governor, saying to comply with the directives of constituted authorities.
Olaniyan added: “It is still the office of the deputy governor. The office is very okay. I can work from anywhere.
“I have been in the public service for 28 years, I did not receive a query for one day. So, why should I get a letter informing me that the governor of the state directed this and I will not comply?
“I have not been displaced out of insubordination by the past governors who, by the glory of God, I had the opportunity of working with them. Why should this be an exception? I comply with the directives of constituted authorities.
“According to the constitution, the capacity of a deputy governor is that you are the chairman of the state boundary committee.
“Everybody should remain calm. The relocation is not beyond administrative arrangements. Many people can see it beyond that; I don’t see it beyond that.
“It is not a witch-hunt.
“This morning, I attended to official issues on this new table. I have treated about four issues with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). My pen doesn’t change; my writing remains.
“I do not feel alienated from the seat of power.”