Egbedun’s Desperate Lies, PDP’s Dwindling Influence And OSSIEC’S Reckless Overreach In Osun By Hon Kola Salami

The recent press statement by the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, is nothing more than a pathetic display of ignorance, desperation, and blind loyalty to a failing administration. His baseless accusations against our party and its leaders, coupled with his blatant disregard for the rule of law, reaffirm the long-held belief that he is nothing but a puppet dancing to the discordant tunes of the Ademola Adeleke-led government.

The Appeal Court ruling unequivocally reinstated duly elected local government chairmen, including us, the elected executives of Ede South Local Government. This judgment was a victory for democracy and the rule of law, affirming that our removal was illegal and that we must resume office immediately. Yet, instead of respecting the judiciary’s decision, Egbedun and his cohorts in the Peoples Democratic Party have resorted to misinformation, intimidation, and outright falsehoods in a desperate attempt to hold on to power.

Egbedun’s reckless claim that our party, the All Progressives Congress, is inciting violence is not only false but laughable. It is, in fact, the PDP and its agents who have a track record of lawlessness and chaos in Osun State. We, as law-abiding citizens, sought redress in the court of law rather than resorting to violence, and the judiciary has now ruled in our favour. That the Speaker would attempt to twist this clear-cut legal victory into a sinister plot against the state is a shameful act of deception that insults the intelligence of Osun citizens.

Furthermore, we categorically condemn Egbedun’s unwarranted attack on former Governor and current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola. Oyetola remains a man of unquestionable integrity, a leader who governed Osun with dignity, respect for the rule of law, and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people. Unlike the lawless and erratic leadership of the PDP, Oyetola has never engaged in political desperation or underhanded tactics. Instead, he continues to serve diligently at the national level, a far cry from the inept and chaotic governance of the current Osun administration.

The APC in Osun State deserves commendation for its unwavering commitment to due process and the principles of democracy. While the PDP and its agents sought to impose anarchy by unlawfully dissolving democratically elected local government executives, the APC pursued legal avenues, and justice has now prevailed. This victory is not just for our party but for every Osun citizen who believes in fairness, justice, and the sanctity of the democratic process.

In a further display of disregard for the judiciary, the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission has continued to push forward with its illegal plans to conduct another local government election, despite the clear ruling of the Appeal Court affirming the legitimacy of existing council executives. OSSIEC’s insistence on proceeding with this unlawful exercise raises serious questions about its independence and integrity. The electoral body is supposed to be an unbiased institution that upholds the law, yet under the PDP government, it has become a tool for subverting democracy and imposing illegitimacy on the people of Osun.

We, therefore, call on all well-meaning Osun citizens, security agencies, and relevant authorities to ensure that the PDP’s illegal attempts to circumvent the judicial process are stopped immediately. The law is clear: we have been reinstated, and any further attempt to remove us through illegal elections will not stand.

The PDP in Osun State is a party in rapid decline. Their increasing desperation, as seen in the Speaker’s ridiculous statement, is proof that they have lost the trust and confidence of the people. The party has been reduced to an alliance of desperate power grabbers who rely on falsehoods, intimidation, and unlawful actions to sustain their grip on power. But Osun people are not fooled. The truth is clear, and justice has spoken.

We remain committed to serving the good people of our respective local governments, ensuring that the rule of law is upheld and that the will of the people is respected. No amount of propaganda, intimidation, or unlawful scheming by Egbedun, OSSIEC, or the PDP will change the fact that democracy has prevailed in Osun State.

Hon. Kola Salami
Executive Chairman, Ede South Local Government
Osun State

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