Trending Stories In Osun Today
Osun State, widely regarded as the “Land of Virtue,” stands at the heart of Nigeria’s South-West region. Known for its rich cultural heritage, historical landmarks, and vibrant political landscape, Osun continues to be a focal point of national discourse.
From governance to security, and from economic policies to grassroots administration, the state remains a centre of intense political and social activities.
Recent developments have further cemented Osun’s place in national headlines, as political tensions and governance challenges unfold. One of the most pressing issues currently rocking the state is the deepening crisis surrounding local government administration. Hence, Osun Defender presents trending stories in the state today regarding the latest development. Kindly read and enjoy.
1. Osun LG Crisis: You Are The Aggressors, Stop Playing Victim Card – APC Tells Adeleke, PDP
The All Progressives Congress in Osun State on Wednesday said the Peoples Democratic Party and Governor Ademola Adeleke were the aggressors in the ongoing crisis rocking the state.
This was as the party chided the chairman of the PDP in Osun State, Sunday Bisi, for alleging that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, was planning to assasinate Governor Adeleke.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/osun-lg-crisis-you-are-the-aggressors-stop-playing-victim-card-apc-tells-adeleke-pdp/
2. LG Crisis: Egbetokun Planning To Assassinate Gov Adeleke – PDP Alleges
The Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State has alleged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, of planning to assassinate the governor of the state, Senator Ademola Adeleke.
The PDP said the IGP’s deliberate deployment of Special Forces to escort the sacked APC chairmen into local government secretariats on Wednesday morning was a coup and disobedience to the order of the state governor.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/lg-crisis-egbetokun-planning-to-assassinate-gov-adeleke-pdp-alleges/
3. Osun LG Crisis: Reps Set Up Investigative Committee, Seek Urgent Security Intervention
The House of Representatives has waded into the escalating crisis in Osun State, setting up an investigative committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the violent attempts to reclaim local government administrations by sacked officials.
At its plenary session on Wednesday, the House unanimously passed a resolution calling on the Inspector General of Police, the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and other security heads to swiftly restore peace and order in the state.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/osun-lg-crisis-reps-set-up-investigative-committee-seek-urgent-security-intervention/
4. Osun Assembly Condemns Alleged Forceful Takeover Of LG Secretariats By APC Chairmen
The Osun State House of Assembly has condemned what it described as a forceful invasion of local government secretariats by reinstated chairmen of the All Progressives Congress and their supporters.
The house also alleged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, of working with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, to perpetrate illegality in the state.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/osun-assembly-condemns-alleged-forceful-takeover-of-lg-secretariats-by-apc-chairmen/
5. Sacked APC LG Chairmen, Councillors Resume In 14 Osun Councils
Three days to the scheduled February 22 local government elections, the All Progressives Congress chairmen and councillors elected in the October 15, 2022, election in Osun State have resumed in about 14 LGA secretariats across the state, OSUN DEFENDER reports.
This is despite the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission’s (OSSIEC) finalizing preparations for Saturday’s polls.
Continue reading@ https://www.osundefender.com/sacked-apc-lg-chairmen-councillors-resume-in-14-osun-councils/
Sodiq Yusuf is a trained media practitioner and journalist with considerable years of experience in print, broadcast, and digital journalism. His interests cover a wide range of causes in politics, governance, sports, community development, and good governance.
