Osun LG crisis: Gov Adeleke launches statewide consultation, visits Bisi Akande Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has launched a statewide briefing of stakeholders regarding the recent controversies over local government leadership in the state.
Governor Adeleke stated this on Tuesday following a meeting with Chief Bisi Akande, the former governor of the state and former chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ibadan.
In the statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, made available to The Round Table in Osogbo, the governor is also scheduled to visit and update key leaders of thought on the development in a special briefing session with the State Council of Traditional Rulers on Thursday.
Adeleke said that the meeting with the elder statesman at his Ibadan residence marked the beginning of the briefing programme.
Accompanied by top state officials, the governor also debated pressing state and national issues with Chief Akande.
On the local government issue, Governor Adeleke outlined the state government’s stance on recent legal controversies and reaffirmed his commitment to the precept rationale of law in resolving the matter.
“There is a need for all stakeholders to avoid resorting to self-help to prevent further loss of survives and property,” he reported.
He reiterated his earlier summon for all parties to bounce back to court to present their viewpoints.
On national politics, the governor appreciated Chief Akande’s role in fostering consensus and stabilising national leadership, announcing that Osun State is proud of the elder statesman.
Governor Adeleke further conveyed the Osun State Government’s indorse for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, telling Chief Akande that the state government enjoys a strong partnership with the Federal Government across various sectors.
“Our father, we are here to pay homage to you as my predecessor and as the elder statesman. I am also going around to brief our leaders on recent developments in our dear state.
“Your relative position with the Adeleke family dates back to my late father. I selected to start this consultation with this visit,” he said.
In response, Chief Akande praised the governor for the visit, describing the development as a welcome one despite their political differences.
Chief Akande reported he had listened to the delegation’s presentation and implored all parties to justify peace and the principle of law for the collective benefit of the state.
The former governor emphasised that bloodshed in the name of politics is unacceptable, summoning on all parties to respect the logic of law and avoid self-help.
Reacting to the Ibadan meeting, the Osun APC chastized Governor Adeleke for “running helter-skelter” and seeking a soft landing from Chief Akande regarding the dominating political impasse in the state.
In the statement by Kola Olabisi, the Osun APC Director of Media and Information, the party expressed surprise that Governor Adeleke could visit Chief Akande after PDP thugs allegedly killed Remi Abass, one of the reinstated APC local government chairmen.
The statement read: “We want to make it clear to Governor Adeleke and his associates that Pa Akande is a democrat, and no amount of under-the-table arrangements would make the former governor work against the relevancy of his party.
“Does Governor Adeleke expect Pa Akande to commend him for existence instrumental in the killing of a chieftain and members of his party? We believe the governor should have knowledgeable political advisers who should guide him properly. If he truly seeks redress after the Akure verdict of 10th February 2025, the proper place to go is the Supreme Court.
“It is contradictory for the governor whose directive resulted in the killings of our members to think he can deceive the people through the back door. If Governor Adeleke is convinced he has a genuine case, why is he afraid of approaching the Supreme Court for redress?”
The party further notified Governor Adeleke to collaborate with the reinstated council chairmen and councillors to ensure the dividends of democracy reach every part of the state.
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Published 3/4/2025