The Osun State House of Assembly on Thursday officially recognized the Chairmen and Councillors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on February 22, 2025, as the lawful leaders of local government councils across the state.

During the plenary, the Assembly described the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen as impostors, accusing them of causing hardship at the grassroots through their continued occupation and closure of council offices.

Lawmakers also cautioned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) against releasing council allocations to the sacked APC Chairmen, pointing out that a court ruling had removed them from office and the state electoral commission had officially withdrawn their Certificates of Return.

Raising the matter, Hon. Adewumi Adeyemi of Obokun constituency decried the ongoing crisis at the local councils, calling it regrettable.

Other lawmakers supported his position, expressing concern over reports that the CBN was allegedly preparing to channel LG allocations into unauthorized accounts accessible to the ousted officials.

The Majority Leader, Hon. Kofoworola Adewumi, moved a resolution to resist attempts to unseat the PDP Chairmen elected on February 22, 2025, which was seconded by Hon. Olujinmi Asagade of Ejigbo.

The Speaker, Hon. Adewale Egbedun, subsequently passed the resolution, which was unanimously adopted by the House.

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