Court Dismisses Suit, Upholds Osun LG Chairmen's Tenure

On October 15, 2022, local government elections were held in Osun State under the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola. A Federal High Court in Osogbo, presided over by Justice Adefunmilola Demi-Ajayi, ruled on a suit (No.

FHC/OS/CS/147/2025) that sought to extend the tenure of the elected local government chairmen and councillors. The court dismissed the suit, affirming that their tenure would end in October 2025.

The APC, represented by counsel Muhyideen Adeoy, has filed an appeal against this judgment at the Court of Appeal in Akure. The appeal was initiated on June 16, 2026, and includes six grounds for appeal.

Following the ruling, Governor Ademola Adeleke instructed the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to prevent any support for the chairmen, asserting that their continued occupation of office was illegal. The APC's spokesperson, Kola Olabisi, criticized the judgment, claiming it nullifies the elections conducted by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission scheduled for February 22, 2025.