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Osun Court Adjourns Local Government Election Suit to January 17

The Osun State High Court in Ile-Ife has adjourned the hearing of a suit challenging the February 22 local government elections to January 17, 2025.
The suit was filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and 19 of its disqualified candidates, seeking to halt the elections. They cited irregularities and their exclusion by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC).
The claimants are seeking two main reliefs: the invalidation of OSSIEC’s amended election notice published on July 18, 2024, and the inclusion of disqualified candidates if the elections proceed.
During the hearing presided over by Justice Adedapo Adeniji, counsel for the All Peoples Party (APP), Moruf Adediran, requested to join the suit. Meanwhile, OSSIEC’s counsel, Musibau Adetunbi, proposed an out-of-court settlement, suggesting that the claimants withdraw their challenges in exchange for a reconsideration of their nominations.
The court adjourned the case for either the hearing of pending applications or a settlement report, with both parties set to present their positions on January 17.
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Opposition no longer safe with recruitment of Osun PDP members into Amotekun – APM

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun State has raised concerns over the alleged recruitment of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the state’s Amotekun Corps, claiming it threatens the safety of opposition members.
In a statement issued on Friday, APM Chairman, Mr. Adewale Adebayo, criticized the recruitment process, alleging that non-PDP applicants were deliberately screened out. He warned that Amotekun, originally created to enhance security, was being turned into a political tool.
“We are disturbed by the protest by well-meaning Osun residents who applied but were deliberately excluded because they are not PDP members,” Adebayo stated.
He further alleged that over 1,000 PDP members had been recruited into the corps, describing it as an attempt to silence opposition voices. According to him, the recruitment exercise was merely a formality to cover up a pre-arranged selection process favoring ruling party members.
APM has called for the resignation of the Corps Commandant and Field Commandant of Amotekun, demanding an apology to the affected applicants and the people of the state. The party insisted that the security outfit must remain apolitical to maintain public trust.
Neither the Osun State Government nor the leadership of Amotekun has responded to the allegations as of the time of this report.
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