📰 Osun LGs: Governor Adeleke Welcomes Appeal Court Ruling, Reaffirms Peaceful Resolution Path

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By Newspot Nigeria News Desk

OSOGBO – Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has restated his administration’s unwavering commitment to the rule of law and peaceful governance, following the recent Court of Appeal judgment that affirmed the legitimacy of the 2022-elected PDP chairmen and councillors across the state’s local governments.

In a statement issued on Sunday, Governor Adeleke congratulated the people of Osun for their patience and dedication to due process, describing the court’s ruling as a vindication of truth and a clear reaffirmation of legality. The judgment, he said, “has finally put paid to the falsehood about the reinstatement of previously sacked APC chairmen.”

The governor also praised the PDP local government chairmen and councillors for their restraint and loyalty to lawful governance. “Your patience and support for the law has paid off,” Adeleke said, while noting that the court’s ruling has been circulated to all relevant authorities both at the state and federal levels.

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In a veiled message to the opposition, Governor Adeleke asserted that the PDP remains committed to constitutional order: “Unlike the opposition, we are people of due process.” He also commended the security agencies for maintaining calm and upholding the law amid political tensions.

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Reassuring residents of Osun State, the governor declared that “evil plots against our dear state on all fronts have been foiled”, urging the public to resist any provocation aimed at destabilizing peace and governance.

The recent ruling marks a critical milestone in the protracted legal battle over local government leadership in Osun, which began after the previous APC-aligned officials were removed by a 2022 court decision for failing to meet statutory requirements.

📌 Full official statement from the Governor’s Spokesperson below:

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Osun LGs: Governor Adeleke Restates Commitment to Peaceful Resolution

OSOGBO – 22/06/2025 – Osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed commitment to pursue resolution of the Osun local government question to a logical conclusion through legal means, congratulating people of Osun State over the recent Court of Appeal judgement.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the governor hailed the court ruling as finally reaffirming the truth about the legality of the validly elected and sworn-in PDP chairmen and councillors following the court sacking of APC chairmen in 2022.

The governor who commended the patience and commitment to due process by Osun people, noted that the latest judgement has put paid to any lie about reinstatement of previously sacked chairmen and affirmed the legitimacy of the PDP chairmen and councillors.

“Unlike the opposition, we are people of due process. The latest judgement is being served on all relevant stakeholders at state and national level. Our expectation is a quick restoration of normalcy in line with the law.

I appreciate the deep love for peace and unity as demonstrated by the PDP Chairmen and councillors of the 30 local government and area councils since their swearing in. Your patience and support for the law has paid off,” the Governor reiterated.

The state governor further thanked security agencies for their commitment to law as well as peace and tranquility of Osun state even as he urged citizens and residents to continue to peacefully conduct themselves.

“Evil plots against our dear state on all fronts have been foiled. We must continue to remain peaceful and never allow agents of violence and enemies of the people to drag the state into violence and backwardness,” the Governor was quoted as saying.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed
Spokesperson to the State Governor

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