Uthman Olalekan

Special Assistant on media to Osun State Governor His Excellency Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke

[Uthman Olalekan @LayconAnifowose]

Ejigbo leaders and elders are much concerned on how house rep. slot will come to their local government.

[Uthman Olalekan @LayconAnifowose]

Governor Ademola Adeleke has clarified that there will be no automatic tickets for sitting House of Assembly members. He urged all legislators to return to their constituencies and engage with their local leaders to earn their support.

Barr Pelumi Olajengbesi.

[Uthman Olalekan @LayconAnifowose]

In less than four years, Osogbo now looks like a true capital city, one that reflects the pride of Osun State.

From improved infrastructure to a more modern outlook, the progress is clear for everyone to see.

@AAdeleke_01
@O_basslet
@OsunSSG
@iwogoke

[Uthman Olalekan @LayconAnifowose]

The Newly Constructed Ejigbo-Isoko Road in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State constructed by the administration of Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke.

#ImoleTill2030
#ImoleLekansi

📷: Okiss Pixels

[Uthman Olalekan @LayconAnifowose]

@Artetal is the most useless couch in the world.

[Uthman Olalekan @LayconAnifowose]

FG is in trouble.....

[DukeOfOsun @DukeOfOsun]

Trouble Looms For FG Over Osun LGs’ Withheld Allocations

…Lawyers Fault FG’s Role, Say It’s Now Constitutional, Moral Crises
…CSOs, Labour, Youth Activists To Storm State Over Illegal Occupation
LAGOS – As the standoff over seized allocations due to local government areas in Osun State deepens, leading lawyers and human rights advocates have decried what appears to be abuse of power by the Federal Government in this case.
The legal pundits are united on one core point: the crisis is no longer about legal ambiguity but the deliberate disregard for the authority of the Supreme Court and the suffering of or­dinary citizens caught in the crossfire.

At the heart of the dispute is the refusal to release statu­tory allocations due to the 30 local government councils in Osun State despite pronounce­ments by the Supreme Court af­firming the autonomy of local governments and faulting the Federal Government’s role in withholding council funds.

What began as a legal contest has now assumed the character of a constitutional and moral crisis, with governance at the grassroots grinding to a halt.

DRAGGING JUSTICE THROUGH THE MUD

For Kabir Akingbolu, law­yer and human rights crusad­er, claims of conflicting court decisions are misleading and legally untenable.

“We have one Supreme Court in Nigeria, and the Supreme Court has spoken,” Akingbo­lu insists. “Any judgment that contradicts the Supreme Court cannot be obeyed. Once the apex court has decided, every other authority must fall in line.”

He describes the ongoing crisis as avoidable, warning that disobedience to the Supreme Court amounts to dragging the adminis­tration of justice through the mud. According to him, the refusal to comply with the apex court’s pro­nouncements undermines the rule of law and embold­ens political actors to treat court decisions as optional.

Akingbolu also ques­tions why local govern­ment funds remain a tar­get of political control despite a Supreme Court judgment affirming local government financial au­tonomy. “Why would any governor want to take the money meant for local governments? This is not peculiar to Osun; it is a sys­temic problem across the country,” he said.

He further accuses the Federal Government of politicising the issue. “Once there is a judgment, politics should not come into it. Playing politics with local government au­tonomy is unacceptable,” he warned.

DANGEROUS DEVELOPMENT
From a procedural standpoint, Mr Olajide Abiodun, Notary Public and Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikorodu Branch, raises a critical legal issue: contempt of court.

“Where a party gives an undertaking in open court and the court relies on it, that undertaking be­comes binding,” Abiodun explains. “Any action tak­en in contradiction of it may amount to contempt, with consequences ranging from fines to committal proceedings.”

He argues that enforcing policies or actions that are already under judicial con­sideration sends a danger­ous signal. “It undermines public confidence in the justice system and erodes the foundational principle that all persons and insti­tutions are subject to the authority of the courts,” he said.

On the substance of the Osun dispute, Abiodun is unequivocal: statutory allocations belong to con­stitutionally recognised local government councils. “Once a council is validly constituted, it is entitled to access and manage those funds. Where there are conflicting decisions, the position that ultimately matters is that of the Su­preme Court,” he stated.

He warns that with­holding allocations with­out a clear and subsisting court order creates a grave constitutional anomaly. “It weakens local govern­ment autonomy, disrupts the federal structure, and punishes grassroots gov­ernance in a manner not contemplated by the Con­stitution,” he said.

Beyond legal doctrine, all three lawyers empha­sise the human conse­quences of the crisis.

Akingbolu points out that while socio-economic rights such as health and education are

[Uthman Olalekan @LayconAnifowose]

Osun State civil servants are saying thank you sir..... #ImoleTill2030
@AAdeleke_01 @OsunSSG

[Uthman Olalekan @LayconAnifowose]

Osun Assembly Warns UBA, Oyetola & APC Cronies over Diversion of Osun LG Funds.

● Lists About 50B of Illegal Payments Amidst Local Workers’ Suffering and Neglect
● Vows to Recover All Diverted LG Funds
● Restates Assembly's Oversight and Legislation Powers over LGs

[Uthman Olalekan @LayconAnifowose]

We are all for performing Governor

Imole is really doing well in the state

[Hon. Labanson 🧾💻 @LABANSON9]

This movement is not about personalities.
It’s about Osun youths choosing performance over propaganda.

Good governance is the message.
Gov. Adeleke is showing capacity and we will amplify results. 💛🤝

[Hon. Labanson 🧾💻 @LABANSON9]

This movement is not about personalities.
It’s about Osun youths choosing performance over propaganda.

Good governance is the message.
Gov. Adeleke is showing capacity and we will amplify results. 💛🤝

[Uthman Olalekan @LayconAnifowose]

I did not involve in the at Orita elelede Osogbo....
Olalekan Emir declared....

[Uthman Olalekan @LayconAnifowose]

New release! Hot and Grammy-nominated. 🎵 🎶
Wike, na Minister you be o , na Fubara be Governor. 😂😂😂

[Uthman Olalekan @LayconAnifowose]

Is like @seyimakinde as taken his ganja again, Frayo khe, nobody knows him we only know him for something else. As I was told, he was the one that removed Baba bola igi cap and also used for political thugs.

[Uthman Olalekan @LayconAnifowose]

@SynergyNetworkk @DapoAbiodunCON @jidesanwoolu @AAdeleke_01 @seyimakinde @LuckyAiyedatiwa @biodunaoyebanji I vote Gov. Ademola Adeleke

[Gov Ademola Adeleke @AAdeleke_01]

𝗡𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗺, 𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗗𝗣

Over the last few hours, I have been inundated with calls regarding rumors of a possible defection. I want to assure the good people of Osun State and Nigerians at large; I remain a loyal member, and the leader of the People’s Democratic Party (@OfficialPDPNig) in Osun State.

My focus remains on delivering good governance and fulfilling our 5-point agenda for Osun people. Please disregard the fake news and continue to support our mission for a better Osun State.

[Uthman Olalekan @LayconAnifowose]

Governor Adeleke Denies Defection to APC Says I Remain in PDP Contrary to speculations and rumours making the round Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his membership of the People's Democratic Party PDP and denied reports of his decamping to the All Progressives Congress APC

[Olawale Rasheed (MOR) @iwogoke]

https://t.co/VQAsl21HVZ

[Uthman Olalekan @LayconAnifowose]

Who is Recruiting thug btw APC and PDP.

One of APC leader in Osun state carry Gun in his hands at LG

Cc
@officialABAT, @NGRSenate, @HouseNGR, @PoliceNG, @OfficialDSSNG.

[Uthman Olalekan @LayconAnifowose]

Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has commended Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, for the remarkable work his administration is doing in Osun State