Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has urged the state Governor, Ademola Adeleke to comply with the recent Court of Appeal judgment reinstating sacked council chairmen and councillors in the state.
The party criticised the governor’s response, describing it as an attempt to undermine the judiciary and urged him to stop playing the victim.

Speaking at a press conference in Osogbo on Sunday, APC State Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, expressed concern over the state government’s reaction to the ruling.

He warned against actions that could incite socio-political unrest, insisting that the judgment was clear and should be obeyed without delay.We have invited you today to discuss the recent judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal concerning the sacked elected council officials. Their mandate has been rightfully restored, and Governor Adeleke must act in accordance with the law,” Lawal stated.

The APC leader advised Adeleke to stop seeking public sympathy and instead ensure the protection of the reinstated officials.

He stressed that the issue was a constitutional matter and should not be influenced by emotions or political manoeuvring.

“As a responsible party, we have remained law-abiding, pursuing every legal avenue to ensure justice prevails. This is not the time for political games but for strict adherence to the rule of law,” Lawal added.

The APC’s State Legal Adviser, Barrister Adegoke Ogunsola, accused Adeleke’s administration of misinterpreting the court ruling.

He alleged that the governor and his aides were attempting to twist the judgment to suit their political interests.

Ogunsola also condemned Adeleke’s remarks against Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He dismissed the governor’s claim that Oyetola was using his relationship with the president to influence law enforcement agencies.

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