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Court Rules APC LG Chairmen’s Tenure Expired: Why Osun Must Elect New Council Heads

I hadn’t followed the developments closely and was surprised to learn that Osun currently has no legally recognised local government chairmen. A court has ruled the APC chairmen’s tenure has expired. No sensible person would support releasing local government funds to a state without constitutionally mandated leaders. The governor should now set a date for fresh council elections in line with the court’s decision. The Federal Government should withhold funding until Osun appoints lawful chairmen for its local councils.

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J
julia

With no legally recognised local government chairmen, how can residents ensure basic services continue uninterrupted until fresh elections occur?

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K
kaka

Absolutely, coordinating with staff and local volunteers can help maintain essential services until new council leaders are in place.

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K
kemi

It seems odd that an entire state could operate without authorised council heads for so long without any interim arrangements.

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H
hala

I'm not convinced a new election will fix the fund release issue without clearer guidelines on accountability and oversight.

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Y
yemi

State authorities should promptly set up interim committees and work with civil society groups to manage local services until elections are organised.

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