Osogbo: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the Supreme Court’s ruling on the management of Osun State local government funds, describing it as a victory for democracy and financial accountability.
In a statement on Friday, the state Chairman of the party, Sunday Bisi, said the judgment “reaffirmed the rule of law” despite alleged interference.
He said the ruling exposed “unconstitutional directives” issued earlier by the AGF and the Finance Ministry to pay council funds to “illegal entities”.
Bisi recalled warning that the crisis was fuelled by sacked chairmen who opened accounts “in defiance of valid court judgements”.
He said the situation worsened after the Court of Appeal affirmed the validity of the February 22 council election.
“Despite this clarity, the Attorney-General still authorised payments to individuals without mandate because they were APC members,” Bisi said.
He added that the Supreme Court’s position meant the UBA accounts opened by the ex-chairmen were “inoperable and tainted by illegality”.
Bisi urged all parties to respect the judgment 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 February 22 elected chairpersons, already upheld by the Appeal Court, remain legally recognised.
