South West PDP Blames Fmr Gov Oyetola For Political Tension In Osun State

By Ayodele Oni

The People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) in South-West has condemned the political tension in Osun state, occasioned by struggle for take over of local councils by the ruling PDP and opposition All Progressive Congress, (APC)

The party appealed to President Boka Tinubu to Wade in and call to order those behind the crisis.

A statement signed by the zonal publicity Secretary of the party, Sanya Atofarati, blamed former Governor Gboyega Oyetola for the situation.

“The South-West chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) vehemently condemns the escalating political tension in Osun State, particularly in relation to the unwarranted activities of former Governor Gboyega Oyetola, who currently serves as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, and is the nephew of President Bola Tinubu.

“It has come to our attention that Oyetola has been making claims, inappropriately invoking the President’s name, and issuing illegal orders to security authorities, which he purports are directives from the President himself.

“This is an alarming development that cannot be ignored, as such actions could not only destabilize the state but also undermine the rule of law.

“As of today, no court of law has issued any declarative order reinstating the legally dismissed local government chairmen in Osun State.

“Despite this, Oyetola and the Osun APC are persistently attempting to enforce a non-existent judgment from the so-called “Court of Appeal,” which merely struck out an appeal based on a procedural issue, without providing any reinstatement order.

“This further confirms that the High Court judgment, which validly dismissed the Local Government chairmen and councilors, remains in full effect.

“The PDP calls on President Tinubu to publicly distance himself from these actions and make a clear statement against the lawlessness being perpetuated by his nephew.

“The President must act swiftly to exonerate himself and restore order in Osun State, as his silence risks emboldening political opportunists who seek to create chaos and undermine the democratic process.

“At a time when the nation’s economy is already under significant strain, the last thing we need is for a handful of political actors to stir up further instability through acts of violence and lawlessness.

“We remind the President that it is his duty to ensure that his family members, including former Governor Oyetola, act within the boundaries of the law and pursue any political grievances through the proper judicial channels.

“No one is above the law, and the use of unlawful means to exert influence or intimidate others must not be allowed to continue unchecked.

“The South-West PDP stands firmly in solidarity with Governor Ademola Adeleke and the people of Osun State. We call on our party members across the state to remain calm, law-abiding, and resolute as they legally resist any unlawful actions and attempts to subvert the will of the people.

“We urge the Osun APC and its leadership to seek redress through the courts rather than resorting to illegal tactics that may incite violence and disrupt the peace in the state. The rule of law must be upheld at all costs.

“Together, we will continue to fight for the protection of democracy, the rights of the people of Osun, and the integrity of our judicial system.”