Osogbo, Nigeria – The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations for Good Governance has strongly condemned the recent statements made by Prince Oyelude Oladele, who claims to be the Director-General of the so-called Advocacy for Local Government Autonomy in Nigeria (ALGAN). The coalition dismissed his remarks as misleading and an attempt to distort the facts surrounding the ongoing local government crisis in Osun State.
In a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Comrade Olalekan Johnson, the coalition criticized Oyelude, describing him as a political opportunist and a known loyalist of former Governor Gboyega Oyetola. The group accused him of falsely attacking the leadership of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Osun State by alleging partisanship.
According to the coalition, Oyelude has no credible history of advocating for local government autonomy and is merely using ALGAN as a political tool to mislead the public. They noted that his claims do not reflect the reality of the situation, particularly regarding the controversial ruling of the Court of Appeal on the administration of local governments in Osun.
The coalition further stated that NULGE’s stance has been justified by recent events, particularly the forceful occupation of local government secretariats by former APC-backed local government chairmen. These individuals, reportedly supported by political thugs and compromised security operatives, disrupted the peace and stability of the state.
Contrary to Oyelude’s claims, the Court of Appeal did not order the reinstatement of these former officials. Instead, the coalition noted that these individuals have unlawfully invaded local government offices, using armed thugs to perpetrate violence against innocent citizens. Osun State NULGE has confirmed these developments, raising concerns over the safety of civil servants.
The civil society coalition warned Oyelude and other APC loyalists that no amount of propaganda can shield them from accountability for their alleged roles in instigating violence. They accused him of misrepresenting legal facts and misleading the public into believing that the tenure of the former local government administrators was still valid.
In a call to action, the coalition urged the people of Osun State to reject attempts by political actors to destabilize governance at the grassroots level. They encouraged citizens to participate in the upcoming local government elections scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, to elect new leaders in accordance with the rule of law and democratic principles.
Reaffirming their commitment to good governance, the coalition pledged to continue advocating for democracy and peace in Osun State despite what they described as the “desperate antics of political jobbers” like Oyelude Oladele.
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Osun LG: Civil Society Groups Slam APC Henchman, Oyelude Over Attack On Nulge And False Claims On Osun Local Government Crisis
The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations for Good Governance has strongly condemned the misleading statements made by one Prince Oyelude Oladele, the self-acclaimed Director-General of the so-called Advocacy For Local Government Autonomy in Nigeria (ALGAN). Oyelude, a well-known member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a loyalist of the defeated former Governor of Osun State, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, has been identified as a key figure behind the ongoing crisis in the state.
The coalition expressed dismay at Oyelude’s unfounded allegations against the leadership of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Osun State, accusing them of partisanship. The group in a statement by its Secretary General, Comrade Olalekan Johnson described his statements as not only baseless but also an attempt to distort the reality of the controversial ruling of the Court of Appeal regarding local government administration in Osun State.
According to the coalition, Prince Oyelude is nothing more than a political opportunist with no history of activism or involvement in the struggle for local government autonomy in Nigeria. His sudden emergence as the purported leader of an obscure group, ALGAN, is suspicious and reeks of political maneuvering aimed at misleading the public.
The coalition further asserted that NULGE’s position has been vindicated by recent events, particularly the forceful occupation of local government secretariats in some parts of the state by former APC chairmen, who were aided by political thugs and compromised security agents. These violent intrusions, which have disrupted the peace of Osun State, directly contradict Oyelude’s deceptive claims.
The statement also emphasized that, at no point did the Court of Appeal order the reinstatement of these APC-backed former local government officials. Rather, these imposters have, over the past few days, unlawfully invaded local government offices with armed thugs, perpetrating violence against innocent citizens, a fact confirmed by Osun State NULGE.
The coalition warned Oyelude and his co-travelers that no amount of falsehoods or propaganda will shield Osun APC and its leaders from facing appropriate redress for their roles in instigating violence. The statement noted that Oyelude must be hallucinating to assume that former local government administrators, whose tenure has been constitutionally terminated, have the authority to dictate to civil servants performing their lawful duties.
Finally, the coalition called on the good people of Osun State to resist, with every legitimate means, any attempt by these imposters to destabilize the state. They urged citizens to turn out in large numbers on Saturday, 22nd February 2025, to elect a new set of democratic leaders for their respective local governments, thereby reaffirming their commitment to the rule of law and good governance.
The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations for Good Governance reaffirmed its commitment to defending democratic principles and ensuring that Osun State remains peaceful and progressive despite the desperate antics of political jobbers like Oyelude Oladele.
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