Osun Governor seeks Monarch’s support in resolving LG dispute

Nigeria:  Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has urged traditional rulers in the state to educate their subjects on the facts surrounding the local government leadership controversy

Adeleke made the appeal during a special briefing session with the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers, emphasizing that there is no court order reinstating the sacked Yes/No council chairmen.

The governor explained that the Appeal Court did not issue a reinstatement order, and the Supreme Court’s judgment on the Rivers local government election validated the Federal High Court’s decision to sack chairmen elected in violation of the electoral act. Adeleke stressed the need for citizens to be enlightened to avoid misinformation and disinformation.

Ooni of Ife and Chairman, Osun State Council of Obas, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, commended the governor’s efforts to brief traditional rulers and ensure peace in the state. The traditional rulers expressed their  commitment to peace and readiness to prevent violence in the state.

The briefing was in continuation of the Governor’s statewide consultations with elders and opinion moulders on the recent uproar on the leadership of local governments, including a visit to Chief Bisi Akande at his Ibadan residence.

By Taiwo olatinwo/ march 7, 2025