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.....says court has reinstated APC Chairmen

The Federal Government has asked Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to suspend the Local Government elections scheduled for Saturday.

Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), stated this while commenting on the ongoing crisis in the state.

In a statement issued late Thursday, Fagbemi said the position of the law was clear on the development creating friction between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Daily Trust had reported how some persons, including a former council chairman, were killed while many sustained injuries in the clash that ensued over the attempt to take control of Local Government secretariats.

The Osun state government had blamed the crisis on the APC and former governor Gboyega Oyetola, now Minister of Marine and Blue Economy.

Adeleke had vowed that nothing would stop Saturday’s election from holding, urging the people to turn out en masse.

But in his statement on Thursday, Fagbemi said the order which the governor relied on to sack the local govrnment chairmen elected under the istration had been nullified by the court.

“My attention has been drawn to the PUBLIC OUTCRY OF Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke concerning the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Akure division delivered on 10th day of February, 2025 in Appeal No CA/AK/272/2022 which nullified and set aside the judgement of the Federal High Court, Osogbo, Osun State, delivered on 25th day of November, 2022.”

“It has become necessary to issue this public notice to remove doubts, fears and uncertainties created by misrepresentations and disinformation concerning the legal effect of the judgement of the Court of Appeal.

“Putting matters in proper context, the event that led to the two judgements was that during the currency of the term of the former Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, election was held into all the local governments of Osun State and winners were sworn in.

“However, a few days before the swearing in of Governor Adeleke, the Federal High Court Osogbo delivered the judgement referred to above in which it nullified the election of the Local Government elected officials and removed them from office. As soon as Governor Adeleke assumed office a few days after the judgement, he issued executive order for the physical removal of the elected officials and replaced them with caretaker appointees.

“Meanwhile, the APC that was a party in the Federal High Court case referred to above appealed against the judgement. The Court of Appeal eventually, on 10th day of February, 2025 delivered its judgement in the appeal filed by APC against the judgement of the Federal High Court. The Court of Appeal not only allowed the appeal, it also held affirmatively that the suit that resulted in the judgement of the Federal High Court referred to above was incompetent and consequently made an order striking out the suit.

“Accordingly, the judgement of the Court of Appeal had by implication effectively restored the elected Local Government officials removed by the Federal High Court, back to their offices.

“According to the facts made available to my office, it was the attempt by the said elected officials to resume back in their positions that was resisted by some disgruntled elements which led to the crisis. His Excellency, the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke is no doubt aware of this scenario and ought, as a leader to have called the disgruntled elements to order in accordance with his Oath of Office to maintain law and order in Osun State.

” Notwithstanding the judgment of the Court of Appeal referenced above, which in effect means that the term of office of the elected officials has regained currency and will naturally run out in October, 2025, His Excellency has insisted that a new Local Government election shall be held on Saturday, 22nd February, 2025. Any such election that may be held will not only be invalid since the term of office of the elected officials just restored by the judgement of the Court of Appeal will still be running until October 2025, it will also amount to an egregious breach of the Constitution which Governor Adeleke has sworn to uphold. Again, the recent judgement of the Supreme Court which has validated and entrenched Local Government autonomy also strengthens the obligation on Governor Adeleke to ensure smooth, non-violent transition from one elected officials to another in accordance with the statutorily prescribed 3 year tenure.

“It is, therefore, of utmost importance for Governor Adeleke to advice Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) to shelve the idea of proceeding with any Local Government Election now.

https://dailytrust.com/breaking-fg-asks-adeleke-to-halt-osun-lg-election-says-court-has-reinstated-apc-chairmen/

Nigeria’s version of democracy is a scam!

Fagbemi is a mad man

What has the FG done in the case of Edo State and its "confusing me' governor?

Great advice from fg

Thank God we now have a very proactive AGF. No time for illegalities again.

Illegal order, the fg has no right to issue such orders we are in democracy
We are not in a military government.

Can FG order INEC to conduct a fresh election in Osun state as well?

Justnation:
Illegal order, the fg has no right to issue such orders we are in democracy
We are not in a military government.

madridguy:
Thank God we now have a very proactive AGF. No time for illegalities again.

proactive in osun but quite in edo?

This is too bad from Fg, Nigeria can never be one party system.

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Bobloco:
Fagbemi is a mad man

What has the FG done in the case of Edo State and its "confusing me' governor?

The governor of Osun State should simply obey the judgement of the court of appeal.

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So an employee of FG, an unelected official who can be hired and fired by the president at will, is now giving instructions to the governor of a state? The governor now takes instructions from him? Is that how this works? Shebi you people wanted to try it in Rivers but the governor stood his ground and told you that he didn't need you and your police abi? Let's see how this one plays out.

That was how the Former Attorney-General of the Federation tried to stop Amotekun but it didn't work.

Oyetola organised a Charade election just before leaving office. Their 3 years tenure has expired. Adeleke should go ahead with the election.

Bobloco:
Fagbemi is a mad man

What has the FG done in the case of Edo State and its "confusing me' governor?

Halt kooo
Malt nii..

Justnation:
Illegal order, the fg has no right to issue such orders we are in democracy
We are not in a military government.

Ig you missed the part that reads "ask". Take your time to read and understand before you comment

Please Osunlites should go out and exercise their franchise on 22/2.

October is by the corner. Have patience

madridguy:
Can FG order INEC to conduct a fresh election in Osun state as well?

Only a court of competent jurisdiction can issue such orders in a democracy.

Nigerian democracy is a cruise

long years of military rule has reset many brains in leadership positions in Nigeria

We practice "Baba Alaye" form of democracy.

Those who have ears, let them hear.

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Is there any difference between the case in Osun State and that of Edo State?

If there isn't, I think Mr. Fagbemi should start with telling Edo State government to revert