Tinubu and Adeleke Negotiate to Resolve Osun LG Crisis

President Bola Tinubu has initiated peace talks with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to address the ongoing crisis over local government control between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the state government. This conflict has led to violent clashes and numerous court cases.

A senior official from the Osun State Government revealed that the discussions began after Adeleke's visit to Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja following the August 15 governorship election. Tinubu established a small committee, led by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, to create a resolution framework, which is reportedly nearing completion.

The governor's spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, confirmed that both parties are forming a negotiation team to resolve the deadlock, with hopes of reaching an agreement before the 2027 general elections. Rasheed acknowledged the complexity of the local government issues, including the status of APC-backed council chairmen and councillors whose tenure ends on October 25, 2025, and the PDP chairmen and councillors who have not yet assumed office.