The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has disclosed that it will boycott the controversial February 22 Local Government poll in the state.
The APC said its decision was hinged on the Court of Appeal verdict, which purportedly reinstated the sacked Yes or No chairmen.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that controversies have trailed the court of Appeal judgement on the sacked Yes or No chairmen who were elected during the last administration with both the APC and PDP laying claim to victory after the judgement.
The sacked chairmen who were APC members were elected after former governor, Adegboyega Oyetola lost his re-election to incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke in 2022.
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They were, however, sacked by a Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo.
Speaking at the Tinubu/ Shettima campaign office on Friday in Osogbo, Oyetola, announced that the party will boycott the election, noting that ‘any election after the Court of Appeal verdict is illegal. We can’t be part of such.”
Oyetola said, “We will not participate in any LG election, it is illegal, tell them to obey the court order first because as it is, the council positions are not vacant, hence no need for another election.
“Our chairmen will resume their respective offices with all instruments of law. The court of Appeal verdict will be implemented. I want to urge all the chairmen and councillors not to fight them, we are a peace-loving party.”
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
