Trending Stories In Osun Today
Osun State is once again at the centre of heated political and traditional debates, as unfolding events grip both the corridors of power and the grassroots.
From the mounting tension between traditional rulers over allegations of disrespect, to fierce political tussles on the control of council funds, and the deepening division within local government workers’ unions, residents are confronted with a mix of controversies that could shape the coming weeks in the state.
1. Oluwo Faces Legal Action As Origbo Obas Issue 21-Day Ultimatum Over Disrespect To Ooni
Traditional rulers in Origbo under the Ife North Local Government of Osun State have issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, demanding a retraction of his recent allegations against the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II.
At a press conference held on Thursday at the Salu of Edunabon’s palace, the monarchs accused the Oluwo of misbehaviour, insult, and gross disrespect to the sacred throne of Oduduwa.
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2. Osun APC Lambasts Adeleke Over Alleged Plot To Hijack LG Allocations
Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, lampooned Governor Ademola Adeleke for the alleged plot of his government to hijack the federal allocations due to local councils in the state.
The opposition party in the state said that instead of addressing the recent killing of three persons at Akinlalu community in Ife-North Local Council of the state, which had thrown the residents into mourning, Adeleke’s administration had been preoccupied with the agitation for councils’ allocations.
A statement by APC’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, said that on October 1, people were jolted by the unfortunate news of the extra-judicial killings of three youths of Akinlalu town by thugs suspected to be officials of the Amotekun Security Corps, allegedly acting on the instruction of their Commander, Kunle Omoyele.
3. Factional Osun LG union ends strike, NULGE disowns resumption call
The leadership of a factional group of Local Government workers in Osun State, under the aegis of the Association of Concerned Local Government Workers, has directed striking staff across the state to immediately resume work.
Local government administration in Osun had been paralysed since Monday, February 17, 2025, following violent clashes between members of the Peoples Democratic Party and the opposition All Progressives Congress over the control of the councils.
At the time, the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, led in Osun by its state president, Dr Kehinde Ogungbangbe, had directed workers to stay away from duty posts.
The directive, according to him, was to prevent staff from becoming casualties in the political clashes.
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