JUST IN: Gov Adeleke Orders APC Officers to Depart Osun LG Secretariats
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered former All Progressives Congress (APC) native authorities officers to vacate all council secretariats throughout the state with rapid impact.
The governor mentioned their presence within the workplaces is against the law. He described it as a violation of current court docket judgments.
Politics Nigeria stories that the made this recognized throughout a statewide tackle on Monday.
Adeleke acknowledged that the officers now not have any lawful authority to occupy the secretariats. He mentioned the matter had already been settled by the courts and should be revered by all events.
In response to the governor, the Federal Excessive Courtroom in Osogbo had earlier cancelled the native authorities election performed by the APC in November 2022.
He mentioned the Courtroom of Enchantment later affirmed the ruling on February 10 and once more on June 13, 2025.
He defined that the state authorities acted in step with the judgments. The Osun State Unbiased Electoral Fee performed recent native authorities elections on February 22, 2025.
The governor mentioned new chairmen and councillors emerged from that train. They have been sworn in on February 23, 2025. He added that they continue to be the one legally recognised officers within the native councils.
Adeleke additionally revealed that the previous APC officers admitted in court docket paperwork that their tenure led to October 2025. He mentioned their try to hunt an extension solely confirmed that they now not had a legitimate mandate.
He accused the previous officers of forcefully taking up the secretariats. He alleged that armed cops supported the motion.
The governor claimed the transfer was carried out beneath the path of former governor, Gboyega Oyetola.
The governor condemned stories that civil servants who returned to work have been attacked and intimidated. He described the scenario as harmful to democracy and unacceptable in a constitutional system.
He assured residents that his administration wouldn’t ignore the rule of legislation. He mentioned all court docket selections could be enforced absolutely. He promised that order could be restored on the grassroots stage.
Adeleke urged the folks of Osun State to stay calm. He mentioned authorities would defend public establishments and be certain that solely duly elected officers occupy council workplaces.
He warned that any additional try and undermine the courts could be handled as a critical offence towards the state.