Osun LG Saga: Gunshots, Panic As PDP, APC Lay Claim To Councils
There is currently tension across some local government secretariats in Osun State over attempts by some hoodlums to take over councils.
OSUN DEFENDER had reported that the state government and the opposition APC have been at loggerheads over the judgement of the Appeal court.
Videos posted on social media showed the situation of things at the local governments as residents and shop owners around the councils hurriedly closed their businesses for fear of their safety.
Some of the councils where the hoodlums attempted to enter include Boripe, Iwo, Ifelodun, Odo-Otin, Osogbo, and Olorunda.
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At Ifelodun local government, Ikirun, some people in the video posted were heard threatening that anyone who came to the council would be dealt with. Also, a gunshot was heard at the council.
At Boripe Local Government, Iragbiji, the hometown of the current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, some hoodlums were arrested, while unconfirmed reports say some APC members have taken over the council.
At Iwo Local Government, some people were seen in front of the council, saying that they wouldn’t allow the APC to take over.
Recall that Governor Ademola Adeleke had on Sunday raised the alarm over alleged attempt by his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola, to forcefully return the sacked council chairmen to offices.
Oyetola, while reacting, had asked the governor to obey an order of the Court of Appeal in Akure that reportedly reinstated the chairmen, who are members of the opposition All Progressives Congress in the state.
More details soon.
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.
