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From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
The Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, has promised to deliver Osun State to President Bola Tinubu in 2027 only if he release the Local Government allocations to the state government.
Speaking at the Osun groove during the 2025 Osun Osogbo festival on Friday, the monarch said he has been expecting the traditional council to summon a meeting to discuss the local government matter.
He maintained that the only condition for the president to sweep the votes in Osun for his reelection is to intervene in the local government matter and ensure the release of the allocation.
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He said, “Some traditional rulers have approached me on what to do on the withheld LG fund. I don’t want to be too forward because I expected our leader, the traditional council to summon a meeting which would be attended by us.
“I wont jump the gun because I am concerned greatly. I am the father of SSG, Governor, and some traditional rulers are the fathers of the deputy governor and Chief of Staff. They should call us, the traditional rulers, we are the fathers of those in government, our leader should summon us all to go to Abuja. If we get there, I know what to say because Osun can’t be relegated to the back.
“During the 16-eyed-lanterned event, I said Osun goddess has adopted Tinubu and will deliver Osun State in 2027, there is no need to be afraid.
“Those of you close to the president and advising him should tell him to prevail on those holding Osun LG allocation to release it for the state and when it is time for election, call on me and I will deliver for you,” the monarch said.
