The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the Supreme Court’s split ruling on the state’s withheld local government allocations, describing the decision as a victory for due process.
In a statement yesterday, the party’s chairman, Sunday Bisi, said the judgement “reaffirmed the rule of law” despite what he alleged were attempts to influence the matter.
Bisi said the ruling exposed what he called “unconstitutional directives” earlier issued by the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Federal Ministry of Finance, ordering council funds to be released to “illegal entities”.
He recalled that the PDP had repeatedly warned that the crisis was triggered by sacked council chairmen who opened accounts “in defiance of valid court judgements”.
According to him, the situation escalated after the Court of Appeal upheld the legitimacy of the February 22 local government election.
“Despite this clarity, the Attorney-General still authorised payments to individuals without mandate simply because they were APC members,” Bisi added.
Read Also: Adeleke yet to formally notify PDP of resignation – Turaki
He added that the Supreme Court’s position meant the bank accounts opened by the ex-chairmen were “inoperable and tainted by illegality”.
Bisi urged all parties to respect the judgement and avoid manipulation by “desperate elements hungry for power”.
He commended the Awotunde-led ALGON for its patience “despite stark provocations from enemies of democratic stability”.
The PDP chairman thanked residents for their support during what it called a “dark period” and urged continued faith in Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Bisi restated that only the Feb. 22 elected chairmen, already upheld by the Appeal Court, remain legally recognised.
He warned security agencies against taking sides, saying protection for officials removed by court order “invites anarchy”.
