Osun government denies court reinstated APC local council officials
Oluomo Alimi, Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, has stated that no court has ordered the reinstatement of APC local government chairmen or councillors. The government criticized recent political actions as harmful to the welfare of Osun residents. The statement emphasized that local government funds should not be withheld for political reasons. Disputes continue over the control of local government councils in the state.
Key takeaways
- Oluomo Alimi said no court, including the Court of Appeal in its judgment of February 10, 2025, ordered the reinstatement of APC local government officials.
- The Osun State Government warned that blocking local government funds is an attack on the people.
- The government accused political actors of trying to regain power through unlawful means.
- Civil society groups and the PDP have called on APC chairmen to vacate office, alleging their tenure ended in October 2025.
- The APC insists its chairmen were reinstated by the Court of Appeal in February 2025 and are legally occupying council secretariats.
