The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has debunked a viral report claiming that the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, had been suspended.

Chairman of the Conference, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, described the report — originally published by an online platform on July 30, 2025 — as “entirely false, malicious, and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.”

Reacting via a statement issued on Thursday, Ogundoyin emphasised that no such suspension ever occurred, nor was any press conference held in Ibadan or elsewhere to make such an announcement.

“There was no such suspension. No press conference was held in Ibadan or anywhere else, and no such pronouncement was made by me or any authorised representative of the conference,” Ogundoyin stated.

He affirmed that Rt. Hon. Egbedun remains “a respected and active member of the Conference who has not been found wanting in any way.”

Ogundoyin stressed that the conference is a credible and transparent body that adheres strictly to due process in all its dealings, including disciplinary actions.

The conference expressed strong disapproval of the media platform responsible for the report, labelling the publication a “baseless fabrication lacking any journalistic credibility.”

The body urged media practitioners to verify information before publishing, especially when such reports could tarnish reputations or mislead the public.

Ogundoyin also demanded a retraction and public apology from the platform, warning that legal action may be taken if the misleading story is not corrected.

“This is a reminder that freedom of the press comes with responsibility. Fake news must be tackled with urgency,” he added.