The spokesperson for Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Olawale Rasheed, has announced plans to take legal action against Sa’adat Bakrin-Ottun, CEO of Sally Tibbot, after she allegedly recorded and circulated an unauthorized conversation involving the governor's Chief of Staff, Kazeem Akinleye. This incident arose following tensions over the findings of a payroll audit conducted by Bakrin-Ottun’s firm, which has brought scrutiny on the state's payroll system. Rasheed defended Akinleye’s actions related to the audit re-verification and accused Bakrin-Ottun of attempting to damage the Chief of Staff’s reputation through this unauthorized recording.

The controversy ignited when Bakrin-Ottun aired a voice recording during a public broadcast where a male voice was heard expressing anger and curses, which she claimed belonged to Akinleye. Rasheed strongly refuted this claim, asserting that the recording was made without consent and served to misrepresent the contents of the conversation. He emphasized that such actions are unethical and harmful, underscoring the importance of protecting individuals from malicious attacks.

This situation raises significant concerns about privacy and the ethics surrounding the use of recorded communications in public office disputes. It highlights the ongoing tensions in the management of the state's payroll system and points to broader issues within governmental audits and oversight. As this situation unfolds, it may add to the scrutiny facing the Adeleke administration regarding its financial practices and the firms involved in public sector audit processes.