APC: Osun LG election illegal, Adeleke must respect law

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the local government election held in Osun State last Saturday, labelling it illegal and unconstitutional.

The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said this in a statement issued Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Morka described the election as being in defiance of court rulings.

“In blatant disregard for the rule of law and a valid judgment of the Court of Appeal, Governor Adeleke conducted the election on Saturday, February 22, 2025,” Morka said.

He recalled that the Court of Appeal judgement on February 10 reinstated local government officials dismissed by Governor Ademola Adeleke’s executive order, with the decision striking down a Federal High Court judgement on November 2022.

According to Morka, the Court of Appeal’s judgment nullified the previous ruling and reinstated the officials until the end of their term in October 2025.

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He further criticised Adeleke’s actions in appointing illegal caretaker committees, violating Section 7(1) of the Constitution, and argued that the APC showed restraint and respect for the court’s decision.

The APC spokesman questioned why Adeleke, who swore to uphold the constitution, failed to abide by a valid court order and termed the election a “sham” that wasted public funds and risked inciting violence.

Morka stressed that the governor must respect the law and the rights of the people of Osun State, calling on local government workers to peacefully continue their duties under the judicially reinstated officials.

Morka also urged security agencies to remain vigilant to prevent further unrest and called on the federal government to ensure that only democratically elected and judicially certified officials received local government funds in Osun State.

The Star