Osun government warns police against accepting APC vehicle donations
The Osun State Government has cautioned the Nigeria Police Force not to accept vehicles from local government chairmen affiliated with the All Progressives Congress. The government claims those chairmen lack a valid mandate and describes the proposed donation as having harmful intentions. Kolapo Alimi, the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, issued a statement emphasizing the need to protect the police's integrity. The dispute centers on the legitimacy of council officials and ongoing court cases regarding their tenure.
What we know
- The Osun State Government warned the police against accepting vehicles from APC-backed local government chairmen.
- Kolapo Alimi stated that the donation is a "poisoned gift" with malicious intent.
- The government argues that the APC chairmen lack legal authority, with their tenure under litigation.
- Court judgments on the tenure dispute are expected on May 12 and May 21, 2026.
- The disagreement arises from conflicting claims by chairmen elected on February 22, 2025, and October 15, 2022.
