Trending Stories In Osun Today
In a series of high-stakes political and judicial developments, the political landscape of Osun State continues to stir intense public discourse, especially as the state inches closer to the 2026 governorship election.
At the heart of the conversation is the lingering controversy surrounding the 2022 local government elections, which produced the now-dismissed “Yes or No” chairmen under the All Progressives Congress (APC). With the Court of Appeal in Akure refusing to relist the APC’s appeal on the matter, the implications for grassroots leadership in Osun are profound and far-reaching. Kindly read below and enjoy;
1. Appeal Court Refuses APC’s Relist Request, Dismisses Yes/No Chairmen Case
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has reportedly struck out a request by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to relist its appeal against the Federal High Court judgment that nullified the controversial September 2022 local government elections in Osun State.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo had nullified the election which produced the APC council chairmen.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/just-in-appeal-court-refuses-apcs-relist-request-dismisses-yes-no-chairmen-case/
2. Osun 2026: I’ll Return APC To Power – Oyetola
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has stated that he is ready to work hard to ensure that the opposition All Progressives Congress in Osun State returns to power.
The former governor, who was defeated by the incumbent, Governor Ademola Adeleke, in the 2022 election, called for unity in the APC to make the struggle to reclaim power easier in the August 8, 2026 election.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/osun-2026-ill-return-apc-to-power-oyetola/
3. Appeal Court Judgment: Apologise To Osun People Now – OSSIEC Boss To AGF, IGP
- Says Commission Has Been Vindicated
The chairman of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Barrister Hashim Abioye, has said the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun owe the people of Osun an apology for their role in attempting to stop the February 22 local government election.
Abioye said the judgment of the Appeal Court, which dismissed the case filed by the All Progressives Congress to relist its earlier dismissed appeal, has vindicated the commission.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/appeal-court-judgment-apologise-to-osun-people-now-ossiec-boss-to-agf-igp/
4. Appeal Court: No Vacancy In Osun LGAs – APC To PDP
- Says Ruling Only Reinstates Sanctity of Judgment Delivered on 10th February 2025
The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has claimed the Court of Appeal ruling delivered on Friday only laid emphasis on the sanctity of the judgment delivered on 10th February 2025, which reinstated the Chairmen and Councilors elected on 15th October 2022.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that a three-man panel had earlier dismissed a motion filed by the APC to relist an appeal jointly filed and abandoned in respect of a lower court decision delivered on 30th November 2022, which sacked the elected APC council chairmen.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/appeal-court-no-vacancy-in-osun-lgas-apc-to-pdp/
5. Stop Your Propaganda, Appeal Court Confirms Yes or No Chairmen Were Not Reinstated – PDP To Osun APC
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Osun State have condemned what it described as an attempt by the opposition All Progressives Congress to twist the ruling of the Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, delivered today, 13th June, 2025,
The PDP claimed the ruling categorically upheld the sack of the APC “Yes or No” Chairmen and dismissed their attempt to resurrect a dead appeal.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/stop-your-propaganda-appeal-court-confirmed-yes-or-no-chairmen-were-not-reinstated-pdp-to-osun-apc/
Sodiq Lawal is a passionate and dedicated journalist with a knack for uncovering captivating stories in the bustling metropolis of Osun State and Nigeria at large. He has a versatile reporting style, covering a wide range of topics, from politics , campus, and social issues to arts and culture, seeking impact in all facets of the society.
