- APC officers vow to resume Monday
Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has directed its local government chairmen and councilors to resume duties on Monday, February 24, 2025.
This directive follows a Court of Appeal judgment on February 10, 2025, which it said reinstated the officials.
APC’s Director of Media and Information, Mr. Kola Olabisi, refuted claims that the party had advised these officials against resuming, labeling such reports as fake news.
Olabisi in a statement made available to reporters in Osogbo emphasized the importance of the officials returning to their respective councils to serve the grassroots populace, in line with the party’s commitment to the rule of law.
However, Governor Ademola Adeleke has asked the newly elected chairmen and councilors to stay away from the councils Secretariats.
His directive followed the threat by he APC officials to resume at their respective office seretariats across the state .
He said, “I urge you and your councilors to please stay away from the council secretariats to avoid any clash with those whom the police had aided to forcefully occupy the local government secretariats.
“An Osun State High Court had affirmed the vacancies in both the Chairman and Councilors positions in all of Osun State Local Governments before your election on the 22nd February 2025. We will, therefore, rely on the judiciary to ensure a peaceful removal of those illegally occupying the local government secretariats.
“Please be patient and always abide by the rule of law. It is on this note that I , Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Executive Governor of Osun State, hereby effect the swearing in of elected local government chairmen across the state.”
The State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended voters for their participation in the recent local government elections, describing them as the true heroes of democracy.
PDP Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, praised the electorate for their resilience amidst provocations and attempts to disrupt the electoral process.
He condemned the violence allegedly perpetrated by APC thugs, which led to the death of an innocent voter, Ajilore Ifeoluwa, in Ilesa East. Bisi called on security agencies to apprehend the suspect, and ensure justice is served.
The PDP also urged security agencies to remain vigilant against any attempts by unauthorized individuals to invade local government secretariats, emphasizing the need to uphold the rule of law and maintain public order.
Earlier the State Independent Electoral Commsission had issued certificate of return to all the elected chairmen and councilors .
The commission’s chairman Mr. Hashim Abioye expressed joy that the much anticipated elections were peacefully conducted without any recorded violence across the state .
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Governors of PDP, Members of House of Representatives, Senators and a host of personalities witnessed the swearing-in ceremony held at Government house Osogbo,the state capital
“These developments highlight the ongoing political tension in Osun State, underscoring the necessity for adherence to legal processes and the maintenance of peace during this period.” PDP Governors chairman stated
