The conference of State Scout Commissioners of Nigeria has cried out that some elements are parading themselves as leaders of the voluntary association.
The conference urged Nigerians not to reckon with the impostors and their activities.
Speaking to newsmen during a peaceful protest held at Oyo State secretariat of the association in Ibadan, Chairman of the Conference of State Commissioners of Scout of Nigeria and Oyo State Scout Commissioner, Dr Zack Ekanola, noted that the alleged impostors are moving around states presenting themselves as leaders of the association.
He maintained that this is against the law guarding the association.
Ekanola further stated that even though the World Organisation of Scout Movement instructed the aggrieved faction not to embark on a planned illegal extraordinary AGM, they still held an AGM in Abuja contrary to the legal and recognised national AGM that took place in Makurdi, Benue State previously.
He noted that the association is protesting against the attempted forceful takeover of our association by some imposters led by one Olusoga Sofolahan, who was once one of the leaders of the association six years ago. The person leading the impostors concocted a dubious story against our Chief Commissioner.
“We only recognise our leaders, Honourable Dave Awunah as the board chairman and Engineer Babatunde Oyetayo as the elected Chief Commissioner. Any other person parading his or herself as a leader is not recognised.
‘’That is why we are coming together to reject their antics and tactics and their impersonation. It is thuggery and rascality taken too far.
‘’This is the first step we are taking. After this, we are taking a big legal action against all the imposters”.