The Ondo State House of Assembly Speaker, Bamidele Oleyelogun, has been arraigned before a High Court in Akure by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an allegation of fraud. The Speaker’s arraignment marks the official commencement of his trial. Oleyelogun was docked alongside a lawmaker representing Akoko South-West Constituency II, Felemu Bankole, and a civil servant, Segun Oyadeyi Bankole, on a two-count charge involving fraud. The alleged fraud relates to the misuse of N2.4 million from the state Ministry of Finance, which was intended for a two-day seminar that did not take place. The defendants pleaded not guilty to the allegations. The case has been adjourned till May 18 for a proper hearing.