The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains steadfast in its commitment to the February 22 local government elections, despite a recent Court of Appeal ruling. The party asserts that the elections are still on course and has refuted claims by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) that the ruling has stalled the process. Meanwhile, the APC has accused the PDP-led government of attempting to circumvent the court's decision and alleged a plot by the state chapter of the APC to incite violence following the ruling.
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ) has assured residents that preparations for the February 22 local government elections remain on schedule despite a recent ruling by the Court of Appeal. In a statement released on Monday, PDP state chairman, Sunday Bisi, addressed concerns raised by the judgment, which overturned an earlier decision by the Osogbo Federal High Court.
The PDP dismissed claims made by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) that the appellate court ruling had halted the elections. The party also urged Osun residents to remain calm and resist what it described as attempts by the APC to obstruct democracy. Bisi stated, 'Nothing has changed. We are fully prepared for the upcoming election. We have activated our legal team to challenge the judgment at the Supreme Court. We must stand against the APC's manipulations, just as we did in the 2022 elections.' Meanwhile, the Action Peoples Party (APP) in the state has reaffirmed that the 2022 Osun local government election remains invalidated, unaffected by Monday's Court of Appeal ruling. APP state chairman, Odesola Oluseye Titus, clarified this in a statement released on Monday. Odesola dismissed speculation that previously elected officials would be reinstated. 'The judgment delivered in the case filed by APP against APC and OSSIEC on 30th November, 2022 remains unchanged. There is no court order reinstating any Yes or No election candidates,' he affirmed. He urged Osun residents to prepare for the February 22 polls. 'The upcoming election is a key part of our democracy. Eligible voters must participate actively,' he emphasized. Meanwhile, the Osun State House of Assembly has warned of an alleged plot by the state chapter of the APC to incite violence following the Appeal Court judgment. The Assembly Speaker, Adewale Egbedun, made this revelation in a personally signed statement obtained by DAILY POST on Monday. In the statement, Egbedun said, 'We call on the Inspector General of Police to ensure professionalism and neutrality in securing Osun State,' The Assembly also alleged that former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola was utilizing his federal position as Minister of Marine and Blue Economy to influence security agencies. 'We must not allow Osun to descend into chaos like Rivers State,' the statement warned. However, the Osun APC in a statement signed by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, criticized the Speaker for blaming former Governor Oyetola for the state’s political crisis. Olabisi said, 'It is uncharitable for the Speaker to accuse Oyetola, now a federal minister, of destabilising Osun. The APC has always followed legal processes to seek justice.' The APC accused the PDP-led government of violating legal provisions and attempting to undermine the court ruling. 'Why does the PDP only accept court decisions when they are in their favour?' Olabisi questioned
OSUN PDP APC LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS COURT OF APPEAL VIOLENCE DEMOCRACY
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