Osun LG: APC warns public against impostors, says Lawal remains duly elected chairman

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ife East Area Office of Modakeke, Osun State, has issued an alert regarding an individual falsely presenting himself as the chairman of the council.

In a statement signed by Hon. Adepoju Abidemi on Sunday, the APC leadership addressed a recent publication by Hon. Adekunle Adewumi, which claimed he presented a budget to the Legislative Arm of the Modakeke Area Office. He described this claim as “misleading and unlawful”.

The statement reads: “The attention of the leadership and people of Ife East Area Office has been drawn to a misleading publication titled ‘LGA boss vows to drive Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda at grassroots level,’ attributed to Hon. Adekunle Adewumi, who lacks the legal and constitutional authority to act or speak as Chairman of the Area Office.”

To clarify, they affirmed that Hon. Lawal Mojeed Tunde is the duly elected, substantive, and legally recognised Executive Chairman of the Ife East Area Office. “By virtue of this position, he alone is authorised to present the 2026 Budget of the Area Office.”

The statement detailed that the N4,807,300,055.00 2026 Budget, titled “Budget of Liberation and Total Transformation,” was formally presented by Hon. Lawal Mojeed Tunde to the Legislative Arm, marking it as the only valid and acceptable budget proposal for the area.

“Any statement, publication, or claims made by unauthorised individuals regarding budgetary matters or governance are deemed misleading and illegitimate, amounting to impersonation and an attempt to usurp official responsibilities.

“Hon. Lawal Mojeed Tunde’s administration remains committed to transparent governance, inclusive leadership, and grassroots development, aligned with progressive ideals for the welfare of the people of Modakeke.

“The public, stakeholders, and media are advised to disregard any claims not originating from the office of the duly recognised Executive Chairman, as such claims lack legal or administrative validity,” it added.