Osun State: APC Chairmen and Councillors Assume Office Amidst Controversy

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmen and Councillors have taken over offices across all Local Governments in Osun State, following a Court of Appeal ruling that reinstated them. However, this development has sparked controversy and tension, with conflicting interpretations of the court’s decision.

The Court of Appeal in Akure had ordered the immediate resumption of office of the APC-elected local government chairmen and councillors. The court’s judgment was seen as a victory for the APC, which had been locked in a bitter dispute with the Osun State Government and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) over the legitimacy of the local government elections.

However, the Osun State Government and the PDP have argued that the court’s judgment does not explicitly reinstate the APC officials. This has led to conflicting narratives and a breakdown in communication between the different parties involved.

The situation on the ground has become increasingly tense, with reports of clashes between APC and PDP supporters. Security forces have been deployed to maintain peace, but the atmosphere remains volatile.

Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed residents to avoid council secretariats to prevent further violence. This move has been seen as an attempt to maintain order and prevent the situation from escalating.

Public reaction to the development has been mixed. Some have celebrated the reinstatement of the APC officials as a victory for democracy, while others have raised concerns about potential anarchy and urged compliance with legal processes.

The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has appealed against the Appeal Court’s judgment, and ongoing legal battles have different interpretations of the court’s decision.

As the situation in Osun State remains fluid, it is clear that the controversy surrounding the APC Chairmen and Councillors is far from over. With potential for further legal and political developments, all eyes are on Osun State as the drama unfolds.