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From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has voiced his opposition to tenure elongation for chairmen and councillors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), asserting that such extensions are not permitted under the Nigerian constitution and established Supreme Court precedents.
In a statement released on Monday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke emphasised that the law clarifies that the tenure of elected officials in Nigeria cannot be extended beyond its expiration.
He stated: “It is a settled matter of law that the tenure of elected officials in Nigeria cannot be extended for a single day after the expiration of their tenure.”
He noted that the APC chairmen and councillors had approached the Federal High Court seeking an extension of their expired tenure. Adeleke interpreted this action as a clear admission that their tenure had indeed lapsed.
“Assuming, without conceding, that the APC chairmen and councillors had any tenure, it expired on October 22, 2025,” he asserted.
Governor Adeleke also accused former governor Adegboyega Oyetola of supporting the chairmen. He claimed: “Despite these incontrovertible legal facts, they have continued to occupy the local government secretariat by brute force with police protection, allegedly acting on the instructions of former Governor Oyetola.”
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He urged Oyetola to allow the state to move forward, alleging that attempts by the APC chairmen to create unrest in Osun were aimed at justifying a declaration of a state of emergency. Adeleke highlighted how his administration has thwarted various plots against the people of Osun.
In response, Abiodun Idowu, chairman of the All Local Government Association of Nigeria (ALGON) in Osun, expressed surprise at the governor’s claim after he had said that the chairmen are not recognised.
He stated that Oyetola is not involved in the matter and advised Adeleke to address his issues directly with Oyetola.
“Adeleke used an executive order to displace everyone. As far as we are concerned, we won the judgment from the appeal court on February 10, 2025. Based on that judgment, we believe our presence in the local government is legal,” Idowu said.
He insisted on their decision to continue their roles until the court’s decision is fully addressed.
