PDP Caucus Condemns Withholding of Osun Local Government Allocations as Undemocratic

Strategic Insights -

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus in the House of Representatives has strongly condemned the withholding of local government allocations for Osun State by the President Bola Tinubu-led APC administration as undemocratic. The caucus argues that this action is a blatant disregard for due process and the rule of law, particularly in light of a court judgment that has been ignored by the government. At an emergency meeting held in Abuja, the caucus insisted that President Tinubu must comply with the judgment and release the funds to the elected local government administrations in Osun State.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP Caucus in the House of Representatives has condemned the withholding of local government allocations for Osun State by the APC administration as undemocratic.
  • The caucus argues that this action is a disregard for due process and the rule of law, particularly in light of a court judgment that has been ignored by the government.
  • The caucus has called on President Bola Tinubu to comply with the judgment and release the funds to the elected local government administrations in Osun State.
  • The Leader of the Caucus, Hon. Fred Agbedi, congratulated Amb. Umar Iliya Damagum on his confirmation as the substantive national chairman of the PDP.
  • The caucus reiterated the call on President Tinubu's administration to respect the court judgment and be fair to the people of Osun State.
  • Osun State is led by a PDP governor, Rauf Aregbesola, who has been delivering dividends of democracy to the people of the state.

Statistics:

  • The PDP Caucus has expressed its strong opposition to the APC administration's withholding of local government allocations for Osun State.
  • The caucus has argued that this action is a breach of the principles of democracy and the rule of law.
  • The party has overwhelmingly condemned the government's refusal to comply with the court judgment.

Sources:

  • Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus in the House of Representatives
  • Abuja (location of the emergency meeting)
  • Hon. Fred Agbedi (Leader of the PDP Caucus in the House of Representatives)
  • Amb. Umar Iliya Damagum (confirmed substantive national chairman of the PDP)