APC Urges FG Not to Release Osun LG Allocation Amid Controversy

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has appealed to the Federal Government not to release the local government allocation due to the controversy surrounding the local government elections in the state. This development comes on the heels of a recent Court of Appeal ruling that reinstated local government chairmen elected under the previous administration of former Governor Gboyega Oyetola.

The Controversy Surrounding Osun LG Elections

The Osun State Government, led by Governor Ademola Adeleke, had removed the elected officials and appointed caretaker committees in their place. However, the Court of Appeal ruling has sparked a controversy, with the APC arguing that the allocation should not be released until the issue is resolved.

FG’s Directive to Suspend LG Elections

The Federal Government had directed Governor Adeleke to suspend the local government elections scheduled for February 22, 2025, citing the Court of Appeal ruling. The APC is now urging the Federal Government to withhold the monthly allocation due to the local government areas in the state from the Federation Account.

IPAC’s Appeal to FG

On the other hand, the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) in Osun State is appealing to the Federal Government not to withhold the monthly allocation due to the local government areas in the state. IPAC argues that withholding the allocation would negatively impact the welfare of the people and the development of the local government areas.

The Uncertain Situation

The situation remains uncertain, with different parties appealing to the Federal Government to take different actions. The APC is adamant that the allocation should not be released until the controversy surrounding the local government elections is resolved. On the other hand, IPAC is urging the Federal Government to release the allocation to avoid negatively impacting the welfare of the people and the development of the local government areas.

The controversy surrounding the local government elections in Osun State has taken a new turn, with the APC urging the Federal Government not to release the local government allocation. The situation remains uncertain, and it remains to be seen how the Federal Government will respond to the appeals from the different parties involved.