Politics
Osun LG crisis: PDP officials seek Tinubu’s intervention
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, elected local government officials in Osun State, under the aegis of the Association of Local Government Of Nigeria, ALGON, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to direct the Accountant General of the Federation to inform the Controller of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN in the state not to cause anarchy.
ALGON chairman in Osun State, Sharafadeen Awotunde, made this appeal on Tuesday during a press conference at the Ministry Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Abere.
Awotunde stressed that the local government allocation cannot be deposited into private accounts.
The ALGON chairman spoke on behalf of all the local government chairmen who emerged victorious in the February 22, 2025 local government election in Osun State.
He also revealed that elected officials are not signatories to the local government accounts but the Director of Finance and Head of Local Government Administration of the local government.
“We know President Bola Tinubu is the father of the nation. All we want him to do is to call the Accountant General to order.
“We want the Accountant General to direct the CBN controller in Osogbo not to cause anarchy. He should only deal with the local government officials who were duly elected into office and that is us.
“Any action contrary to they will lead to anarchy,” he said.
The press conference is coming on the heels of the disagreement between the Osun chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the state government over control of local government administration in the state.
Both the state government and the APC have claimed that the Appeal Court, Akure Division judgment of February 10 and June 13, 2025, are in their favour.
It was on the strength of the February 10, 2025 Appellate Court judgment that the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSSIEC, conducted the local government election on Saturday, February 22.
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, won all the available slots in the poll but Governor Ademola Adeleke, upon swearing-in the PDP local government officials directed them to stay at home in order to avoid violence.
Prior to the local government poll, violence broke out in some local government secretariats across the state over the interpretation of the February 10, 2025 Appeal Court judgment.
The violence claimed six lives, including Remi Abass, and APC chairmanship candidate in Ikire town, Irewole local government area.
The embattled National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Peoples Redemption Party in Abuja. The private consultation is seen as a fresh round of political moves as the ADC continues to battle a lingering leadership crisis and growing internal divisions.
Top figures from both parties were said to be present at the meeting, including PRP National Chairman Hakeem Baba-Ahmed and senior ADC officials. The development is already drawing attention as opposition parties continue realignments ahead of the 2027 political season, with many watching closely for possible alliances and next steps in the party crisis.
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“ADC is a Holy Party, Cannot be used to Scam Nigerians Again” – Hon Success Opara tells David Mark
ADC Party in Turmoil: Hon Success Opara Slams Leadership, Warns Against Scamming Nigerians
Abuja, Nigeria – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing internal strife as Hon Success Opara, a prominent party official, has warned against attempts to use the party to deceive Nigerians. Opara specifically criticized the leadership of David Mark, stating that the party cannot be used to scam citizens again.
“ADC holy Party cannot be used to scam Nigerians again,” Opara said, emphasizing that those forming coalitions are hindering the party’s growth and denying youths opportunities to thrive.
“Those who are forming coalition don’t want to give the youths the chance to strive in the party,” she added.
Opara’s statement highlights the deepening divisions within the ADC, with concerns over leadership and the party’s direction.
The factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala Gombe, has announced that the party under his leadership will bar individuals above the age of 55 from contesting for political positions.
Gombe made the disclosure during an interview with BBC Hausa, where he outlined a vision centred on generational change and greater youth participation in politics.
“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a party that belongs to all Nigerians. What we are doing now is to ensure the party moves forward properly.
“We have decided that we will give the youths a real chance. The time has come for young people to take the lead in politics.
“If you are over 55 years old, you are not going to contest for positions in the ADC under our leadership.
“We want to bring in fresh blood, new ideas, and energy from the youth. Nigeria’s future depends on the young generation.
“The old ways have not worked well for the country. We need to open the door wide for youths to participate fully as candidates, leaders, and decision-makers,” he said.
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