“Governor Adeleke Takes a Stand: No Clash with APC Over Local Government Control!”
Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged the newly inaugurated local government council chairmen in Osun State to avoid entering council secretariats to prevent clashes with APC members. The political standoff between the PDP and APC over control of the secretariats has escalated, exacerbated by conflicting court rulings on the legitimacy of the council elections.
At the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected council chairmen in Osogbo, Adeleke emphasized the importance of staying clear of the secretariats, as APC members, aided by security operatives, had forcefully taken control of the offices. The governor noted that a judgment from the Osun State High Court had declared the positions of the chairman and councilors vacant before the February 22 election, setting the stage for the newly elected officials to assume office.
Osun Governor Calls for Calm, Advises New Local Government Chairmen to Avoid Clash with APC
In his speech, Governor Adeleke reassured the new chairmen that the state would rely on the judiciary to peacefully remove those occupying the secretariats unlawfully. He acknowledged the ongoing legal disputes surrounding the election but reaffirmed that the PDP was on the side of the law and committed to resolving the issues through due process.
“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 occupy the local government secretariats forcefully,” Adeleke stated. He also emphasized the importance of patience and abiding by the rule of law as the situation unfolds.
Governor Adeleke Assures Peaceful Resolution in Osun Local Government Crisis
Governor Adeleke also took the opportunity to commend President Bola Tinubu for his role in preventing the escalation of the crisis. He expressed gratitude that the president had rejected efforts by certain groups to destabilize the state, praising his decision as one that had spared Osun from chaos.
The governor assured the public of the state government’s commitment to ensuring peace and order, stating, “We will rely on the judiciary to ensure a peaceful removal of those illegally occupying the local government secretariats.”
Adeleke Congratulates New Osun Council Chairmen, Urges Delivery of Democracy’s Dividends
In a show of confidence in the new local government leadership, Adeleke congratulated the elected council chairmen and councillors, urging them to work in line with the PDP manifesto and deliver democratic dividends to the people. He encouraged them to be agents of positive change and community development, as their roles would be crucial in transforming Osun State for the better.
The governor concluded his address by reaffirming his government’s dedication to the rule of law and constitutional governance, ensuring that any conflicts would be resolved peacefully through legal channels.
