The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday, urged security agencies in Osun State to take action and ensure that local government officials elected in the October 15, 2022, election resume their respective duty posts as soon as possible. The Court of Appeal, Akure Division, recently upheld the appeal filed by the chairmen and councillors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, dismissing the suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party against the election as presumptive....Read Full Article >>➤
Speaking in Osogbo during a meeting with the elected chairmen and councillors, Oyetola assured them that they would return to their offices, relying solely on the rule of law. The former Osun governor, who was accompanied at the meeting by the state APC Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, former Deputy Governor Benedict Alabi, Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Bola Oyebamiji, and others, warned against acts of lawlessness.
He also expressed his commitment to supporting all legitimate efforts to reinstate the elected officials.
Commending the judiciary for upholding justice, Oyetola said, “It was a wonderful judgment. I must commend the judiciary for being the hope of the common man.”
He added, “We have been in this legal battle since 2022, but we thank God the Court of Appeal has restored the mandate of the chairmen and councillors. APC is a law-abiding party.
“We appeal to security agencies to do the needful and ensure these officials are given the opportunity to resume.”
Earlier, Osun APC Chairman, Lawal, praised Oyetola for his continued support of the party in the state and pledged the members’ loyalty to his leadership.
However, when contacted for a response, Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, warned the former governor against inciting unrest in the state.
“There is no judgment reinstating APC chairmen to office. Alhaji Oyetola needs to consult his lawyers for a proper briefing. We urge him not to cause trouble in this state because he will be held responsible. We call on the President to caution him as a minister. The local government election scheduled for February 22 will proceed as planned,” Alimi stated. ...Read Full Article >>➤
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