Osun APC Chieftain Calls for Intervention to Prevent Unrest Over Court Ruling

Osun State faces potential unrest following a recent Court of Appeal ruling concerning the October 22, 2022 local government elections. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a senior APC chieftain in Osun State, has warned that the ruling could lead to violent confrontations if not properly managed. The situation has sparked tension across the state's 30 local government areas, with Oyintiloye urging President Tinubu to intervene and maintain peace. The court ruling struck out the APC's appeal against a previous Federal High Court ruling that nullified the local government elections, but did not invalidate the judgment reinstating APC-elected chairmen and councillors.

Key Takeaways:

• Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a former member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, has called on President Tinubu to intervene and prevent potential unrest over a Court of Appeal ruling.
• The court ruling struck out the APC's request to relist its appeal against a previous Federal High Court ruling that nullified the local government elections, but did not invalidate the judgment delivered on February 10.
• The alleged misinterpretation of the ruling by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the state government is fueling tensions and could lead to violent confrontations.
• Oyintiloye warned that the open declaration by PDP members to invade local government secretariats could lead to mayhem and that the state government and PDP must be cautioned against causing crisis.
• He recalled the violence of February 17, which led to the loss of lives during a similar political standoff, and emphasized the need for caution to avoid a repeat.
• Oyintiloye urged the state government to await the outcome of its ongoing case at the Supreme Court regarding access to local government allocations.
• The state government is expected to WAIT for the Supreme Court to take a final decision before acting unilaterally.

Statistics:

• 30 local government areas in Osun State are affected by the Court of Appeal ruling.
• 2 (February 10 and February 17) separate incidents of political standoff led to violence in Osun State.
• 1 (Olatunbosun Oyintiloye) senior APC chieftain has called for President Tinubu's intervention to maintain peace.
• The ongoing case at the Supreme Court is regarding access to local government allocations by the Osun government.

Sources:

• Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State (no date provided).