Osun Residents Overwhelmingly Blame Federal Government and APC for Seizure of Local Government Funds

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A recent survey conducted by Geopolitical Survey International (GSI) has revealed that Osun residents are largely disappointed with the Federal Government and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for seizing local government funds. The survey, which sampled 10,000 respondents across nine federal constituencies in Osun State, found that 86% of respondents describe the seizure as illegal and unconstitutional. The respondents have also expressed their discontent with the APC, with 87% vowing to vote against the party in future elections. The survey's findings suggest that the APC's strategy has backfired, and the party's popularity has dwindled in the state. The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has urged the Federal Government to release the state's withheld local government allocations without further delay.

Key Takeaways:

  • 86% of respondents describe the seizure of local government funds as illegal and unconstitutional.
  • 87% of respondents vow to vote against the APC in future elections, indicating a significant decline in party popularity.
  • 85% of respondents express support for the People's Democratic Party (PDP), suggesting a shift in allegiance.
  • The majority of respondents (84%) identify women as the most negatively affected by the fund seizure.
  • 10,000 respondents were sampled across nine federal constituencies in Osun State.
  • The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has urged the Federal Government to release the state's withheld local government allocations.

Statistics:

  • 86% of respondents describe the seizure as illegal and unconstitutional (GSI survey).
  • 87% of respondents vow to vote against the APC in future elections (GSI survey).
  • 85% of respondents express support for the PDP (GSI survey).
  • 84% of respondents identified women as the most negatively affected by the fund seizure (GSI survey).
  • 10,000 respondents were sampled across nine federal constituencies in Osun State (GSI survey).

Sources:

  • Geopolitical Survey International (GSI)
  • A report from Geopolitical Survey International (GSI survey)