Local government leaders from Osun State asked President Bola Tinubu for help with a banking dispute. The officials won elections in February and represent the Peoples Democratic Party. They want Tinubu to tell federal money managers to work only with elected leaders. Sharafadeen Awotunde leads the group and spoke for all local government chairmen. He said government money cannot go into personal bank accounts.
The appeal comes after fights between political parties over who controls local governments. Both the All Progressives Congress and the state government say court decisions support their claims. Violence broke out at government offices before the February 22 election. Six people died during these clashes across different areas. One victim was Remi Abass, who sought office in Irewole local government.
The state election commission held the vote based on a February 10 court ruling. PDP candidates won every available position during the election. Governor Ademola Adeleke swore in the new officials but told them to stay home. He wanted to prevent more fighting between opposing groups. The situation remains tense as both sides claim legal authority.
Awotunde said only elected officials should handle government bank accounts. Directors of Finance and local government administrators also have signing rights. The chairman warned that other actions could lead to chaos. Federal banking officials should only deal with properly elected leaders. President Tinubu has power to resolve this dispute through proper channels.
The appeal comes after fights between political parties over who controls local governments. Both the All Progressives Congress and the state government say court decisions support their claims. Violence broke out at government offices before the February 22 election. Six people died during these clashes across different areas. One victim was Remi Abass, who sought office in Irewole local government.
The state election commission held the vote based on a February 10 court ruling. PDP candidates won every available position during the election. Governor Ademola Adeleke swore in the new officials but told them to stay home. He wanted to prevent more fighting between opposing groups. The situation remains tense as both sides claim legal authority.
Awotunde said only elected officials should handle government bank accounts. Directors of Finance and local government administrators also have signing rights. The chairman warned that other actions could lead to chaos. Federal banking officials should only deal with properly elected leaders. President Tinubu has power to resolve this dispute through proper channels.
