Osun Monarch Demands Release of Withheld Local Government Allocations for 2027 Election Support

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The people of Osun State, led by their traditional rulers, are ready to deliver over one million votes to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election if the withheld local government allocations meant for the state are immediately released. According to Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Larooye II, the Ataoja of Osogbo Land, this decision is not about politics, but about the hardship that ordinary citizens across all 30 local government areas of the state are facing due to the non-release of federal allocations for over five months. Oba Olanipekun noted that President Tinubu himself was once a victim of similar injustice as governor of Lagos State and should not allow such action to repeat itself under his watch.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ataoja of Osogbo Land, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Larooye II, has demanded the release of withheld local government allocations for Osun State.
  • The Osun monarch stated that the people of the state are ready to deliver over one million votes to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election if the allocations are released immediately.
  • The non-release of federal allocations has led to hardship on ordinary citizens across all 30 local government areas of Osun State.
  • President Tinubu was once a victim of similar injustice as governor of Lagos State and should not allow such action to repeat itself under his watch.
  • Governor Ademola Adeleke's programmes are being stifled by the financial blockade.
  • The Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers has been urged to lead an official delegation to Abuja to speak to the President on the issue.
  • Some traditional rulers have approached Oba Olanipekun seeking guidance on how to handle the situation.

Statistics:

  • Over five months of federal allocations being withheld for local government areas in Osun State.
  • 30 local government areas affected by the non-release of federal allocations.
  • 1 million votes expected to be delivered to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election if the allocations are released.

Sources:

  • Thisday newspaper (exact date not specified)