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Kano NNPP leadership pits Yusuf against Kwankwaso
- Two state chairmen fight over party
- Ganduje invites Yusuf as APC is set to receive governor
- Kwankwaso, loyalists to unfold agenda in two days, says NNPP
A political feud has erupted between Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his benefactor, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over the governor’s planned defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Both men, who are stalwarts of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, are fighting for control of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), the ruling party in Kano State.

The crack in the NNPP widened yesterday, following the dismissal of the State Chairman of the party, Hashimu Dungurawa, a pro-Kwankwaso.

Dungurawa’s expulsion, allegedly at the prompting of the governor, was announced by the executive members of his Gargari Ward in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area.

Abdullahi Zubairu Abiya was appointed yesterday as the acting state chairman of the NNPP in Kano State.

The NNPP State Executive Committee (SEC) loyal to the governor endorsed Abiya’s appointment at an emergency meeting at the party’s secretariat in Kano.

The party’s Assistant Legal Adviser, Yusuf Mukhtar, announced Dungurawa’s replacement, citing the NNPP constitution.

The development followed the submission of a formal resolution on Dungurawa’s sack by the Dawakin Tofa Local Government Executive Committee, which effected the decision taken by Dangurawa’s ward executives of the party.

I remain state chairman

Dangurawa has insisted that he remained the state chairman of the NNPP and that the party members were not joining APC.

He said this while addressing reporters yesterday in Kano.

Dangurawa said: “We are in our party (NNPP) and I remain the chairman. We are doing everything for the victory of our party. We don’t join issues with other political parties because the other party (APC) is not our own and we are not its members.

“It was a joke because the proper procedure was not followed.

“The procedure to expel a chairman of the party of a state doesn’t go that way. The procedure is that you convey your complaint or petition to the national secretariat of the party. The national leadership will call a meeting. From there, they will decide what should be done, whether to expel you or not. So, it is not from the ward.

“But the ward executives of the party can sack a governor or a senator. But for an executive member like me, only the NEC can decide.

“That decision should be taken to the NEC, not by an ordinary person or from the ward. It is just like your village head or ward head saying he has sacked your paramount emir. Will that happen? It can never happen.”

He explained that anywhere his purported sack was coming from did not count “because it is useless”.

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Dungurawa’s sins

The resolution signed by 27 ward executive members that purportedly removed Dungurawa accused him of making “abusive and disparaging remarks” against Governor Yusuf.

It was also alleged that a day before his sack, Dungurawa held a broadcast where he publicly labeled the governor’s plan to defect to the APC as a “betrayal” of the NNPP and the people of Kano.

Dangurawa was accused of deliberately instigating internal conflicts and creating a rift between the governor and his benefactor, Kwankwaso.

The ward executives also cited anti-party activities and his alleged failure to pay mandatory party dues, describing his conduct as detrimental to the unity and progress of the NNPP.

The sack appears to be a proactive strike by the governor’s loyalists at the grassroots level who are set to move with the governor to the APC.

Speaking for Kwankwaso

The Nation gathered yesterday that Dungurawa’s opposition to Yusuf’s defection to APC is the position of Kwankwaso, a former governor of the state.

In all his statements, the embattled chairman appeared to be acting as a protector of the Kwankwasiyya movement, publicly opposing the defection plan and stating that neither the party nor Kwankwaso approves of it.

Ward resolution reaches national secretariat

In a strategic move, the ward executives, who are often the first line of disciplinary action in Nigerian party politics, used their constitutional power to expel Dangurawa, technically stripping him of his membership and, by extension, his chairmanship.

The ward leadership has forwarded the resolution to the local government, state, and national secretariats for further action, The Nation learnt yesterday.

On Monday, Kwankwaso said he would address a press conference yesterday on the unfolding political situation in Kano, following threats by the governor’s camp that they were defecting to APC even without his approval or him. But he did not.

But Dungurawa, speaking on Kwankwaso’s behalf, said: “The situation is improving because there is progress and definitely progress is coming and I assure you definitely by tomorrow latest (today) you will know the situation of things and the situation will remain where we are. And definitely, we shall work together with both parties and the government.”

Dungurawa also claimed “Kwankwaso and the governor are working at the same direction.”

He declined to disclose the discussion between Kwankwaso and the Speaker of the House of Assembly as well as other federal lawmakers in a meeting held at the NNPP leader’s residence in Kano yesterday.

The Red Cap

Dungurawa insisted that if Yusuf had left the NNPP or is not in agreement with Kwankwaso, he would not be seen wearing the red cap on his head anymore.

“Have you seen Kwankwaso remove his red card? Did you see Abba Yusuf remove his red cap? Have you seen Abba Yusuf remove the flag of NNPP beside him? That has never happened. So take it or leave it.

“They are working together for the victory and the betterment of our great state of Kano. Even if I tell you I want to go to Lagos, am I in Lagos?,” he asked reporters.

Over 100 officials sign to defect with Yusuf

The Nation gathered that more than 30 local governments chairmen, the majority of the state lawmakers, and other state government functionaries have appended their signatures on the list being circulated by the governor’s camp on the planned movement to APC. Kwankwaso, through the sacked chairman, had persuaded the officials in vain not to sign the document.

Dangurawa yesterday insisted that “even if all the 44 local government chairmen have signed, it has nothing to do with the governor’s decision, because the borne of contention was the governor.

When asked if the governor had said he was defecting to APC and if he would support the move, Dungurawa said: “We don’t pray for that.”
December 31, 2025
NDDC budget must meet aspiration of Niger Delta people, says Reps Committee

The House of Representatives Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has said the budget of the commission must address longstanding developmental gaps, foster sustainable growth, and ensure that no community is left behind.

Speaking at the budget defence of the NDDC, the committee’s chairman, Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, said the commission’s budget is the principal vehicle through which the Federal Government delivers meaningful development to the people of the Niger Delta.

He said: “For our communities, this budget represents hope, opportunity, and the promise of a better quality of life.

“As a committee, we recognise that our duty goes beyond mere approval; it is our responsibility to subject this budget to rigorous scrutiny to ensure that every allocation translates into tangible outcomes for the people, particularly in infrastructure development, human capacity development, youth empowerment, and economic inclusion.

“It is important to clearly state that the 2025 NDDC budget will not be business as usual. Every line item must be purposeful, people-centred, and strategically aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

“This budget must speak directly to the aspirations of the Niger Delta people by addressing longstanding developmental gaps, fostering sustainable growth, and ensuring that no community is left behind.

“In line with this commitment, the House Committee on NDDC will continue to offer its unwavering and constructive support to the commission, while also demanding accountability, transparency, and value for money in the execution of approved projects and programmes.”

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NDDC’s Managing Director Samuel Ogbuku said the commission had moved from being transactional to transformational.

He said: “In this practicality of transformation, we thought it has to be all encompassing, from areas of youth training, areas of supporting our entrepreneurs, areas of Infrastructure and development.

“In line with the promise of the present Management to make the 2025 Budget participatory, which is evident in why we are here, has been to give the Niger Delta region a new dawn of progress and development.”

Assessing the 2024 NDDC budget, Ogbuku said: “An aggregate revenue of N1.911 trillion was projected to fund the 2024 budget ‘Budget of Renewed Hope’. This comprises the overhead costs of N76.77 billion and the capital cost of N1.820 trillion.

“As of October 31, 2025, the commission’s actual revenue stood at N1.945 trillion, exceeding the target of N1.911 trillion for April 2024 – September 2025 by 104 per cent. This was largely due to the extension of the 2024 budget to December 31, 2025.

“Due to extension of the capital budget, the performance of the overhead budget is shown in the above table for both 2024 and 2005 fiscal years.

“For the 2025 budget, our main goal is to strengthen our foundation for sustainable economic growth, marking a snl from transactional to transformational approaches. A key focus is sectoral funding allocation, moving away from line-item budgeting that hindered contractors from resuming projects.

“The 2025 budget, themed: ‘Budget of Consolidation’, proposes N1.75 trillion based on revenue assumptions. This represents a 9% decrease from 2024, driven by a no-borrowing approach.

“The proposed personnel budget estimates for 2025 personnel are N47.5 billion. We shall sustain our efforts in managing our overhead costs. Accordingly, overhead costs are projected at N96.4 billion.

“Investing in critical infrastructure is a key component of our fiscal strategy under the 2025 budget proposals. The present management is renavigating its process of intervention by adopting Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model as a vehicle to drive sustainable development in the Niger Delta region.

“Our fiscal reforms shall introduce new performance management frameworks to regulate the overhead cost. Accordingly, only activities that are tied to measurable programmes will be approved. We have moved away from the previous line item budgeting system to sectoral allocation of funds to encourage confidence.”

December 31, 2025
First Lady distributes 1,000 bags of rice to widows

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has distributed 1,000 bags of rice to widows and indigent people across the 16 local government areas of Kwara State.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the gesture is part of end-of-year activities organised by the First Lady to distribute food items to the indigent.

Mrs. Tinubu, who was represented at the event by the National Officer of Christian Northern Nigeria Progressive Forum (CNNPF), Mr. David Ifabiyi, said the food distribution was to the members of CNNPF, which is made up of 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Ifabiyi said the First Lady is the Grand Matron of the organisation, adding that the distribution of the foodstuffs had begun earlier in Kaduna State.

“The First Lady’s interest is dedicated towards reaching out to the widows and indigents in Nigeria. She is interested in helping the less privileged.

“In the spirit of Christmas, Mrs. Tinubu is putting smiles on the faces of widows, the less privileged, Christian bodies and other religious adherents,” he said.

Ifabiyi also said the First Lady had ensured that religious adherents, including Muslims, Christians, and traditional religion worshippers, benefited from the food distribution.

The National Officer of the organization lauded the peaceful distribution and the large turnout of beneficiaries.

He thanked Mrs. Tinubu for her kind gesture, urging the masses to support the Federal Government’s initiative in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in revamping the economy.

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Also, the Kwara State Coordinator of CNNPF, Deacon Victor Abioye, praised Mrs. Tinubu for her laudable initiatives.

“It has been the usual practice of the First Lady to reach out to Christian widows and other vulnerable Nigerians every December to distribute foodstuffs,” he said.

Abioye said the masses were feeling the touch and happy that someone from the top was reaching out to them.

The cleric hailed President Tinubu for his administration’s policies that are geared towards developing the nation.

He added that it might be difficult in the beginning but expressed optimism that it would be beneficial to the country.

Abioye also expressed optimism that Nigeria will overcome the present challenges and urged fellow citizens to support the present administration.

The coordinator also urged Nigerians to pray for the nation and the present administration to succeed.

Some beneficiaries, Mr. Babarinde Abiodun and Mrs. Beatrice Oladimeji, praised the First Lady for her kind gesture.

They prayed for the success of the Tinubu administration, saying the First Lady has consistently put smiles on their faces in the past two years.

December 31, 2025
President hails Uba Sani at 55
- Tinubu lauds Kaduna governor’s sacrifice, inclusive leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid a glowing tribute to Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani on today’s celebration of his 55th birthday.

The President applauded the governor’s life of sacrifice, principled leadership and inclusive approach to governance.

In a statement yesterday in Abuja, President Tinubu described Governor Sani as “my younger brother and friend in the struggle for democracy in Nigeria”.

The President noted that Governor Sani’s political journey has been shaped by conviction rather than personal gain.

“The life, struggles, and triumphs of Governor Sani glisten with golden lessons, especially for our younger ones. As a young man, he identified a noble purpose for his life: the quest for a free and egalitarian society,” the President said.

Recalling what happened during the years of military rule, President Tinubu said Sani belonged to a rare generation of leaders whose entry into public office was preceded by sacrifice and courage.

“As a young student leader and later a pro-democracy activist during the dark days of military rule, he stood firmly on the side of justice, freedom, and national unity,” he said, adding that “at a time when fear was widespread and silence tempting, he—like a few of us—chose the more challenging path of conviction”.

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The President stressed that the history of struggle had not been abandoned in power but had instead “matured into statesmanship, guiding his conduct in office with humility, empathy, and resolve”.

President Tinubu also highlighted Sani’s record in the Ninth National Assembly, describing him as a reformist lawmaker with a deep understanding of Nigeria’s future.

“His legislative contributions, particularly the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020, demonstrated foresight. That legislation strengthened financial stability, embraced innovation, laid a solid foundation for fintech growth and expanded access to credit for businesses and entrepreneurs,” the President said.

Since Sani assumed office on May 29, 2023, President Tinubu said the governor has brought “a refreshing tone to governance in Kaduna State,” proving himself to be “not just a man of conviction, but also a man of compassion”.

He praised the governor for his inclusive governance model, saying it had helped to unite the people of the state and heal long-standing ethnic and religious divisions.

“Through Governor Sani’s deliberate inclusive governance model, he has united the people, healed ethnic and religious divisions and restored trust across communities,” President Tinubu said.

The President pointed to improved security in a part of Kaduna State that was once ravaged by banditry.

“Birnin Gwari, which was once desolate due to banditry, has got its groove back, with farmers returning to their farms and agricultural commerce booming,” he said.

According to the President, the gains were driven by Governor Sani’s engagement of traditional rulers, religious leaders and local communities as partners in peace, which had deepened security and fostered sustainable development.

He also hailed the Kaduna administration’s achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, industrialisation and agriculture, saying the governor understood “that development must touch lives equitably”.

President Tinubu also described Governor Sani as a trusted ally of the Federal Government and a committed member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), recognising his active support for the Renewed Hope Agenda.

“Governor Uba Sani has also been a trusted and reliable ally of this administration,” the President said, adding that his commitment reaffirmed “his belief that democracy must deliver tangible benefits to the people”.

As the governor marks his birthday today, President Tinubu said he was proud of Sani’s journey “from pro-democracy activist to a key participant in the collective effort to consolidate democratic gains and good governance”.

He added: “I join your family, friends, and the good people of Kaduna State in wishing you good health, strength, greater accomplishments, and renewed wisdom to continue your selfless service to our country. May your leadership continue to inspire, and may Kaduna State and Nigeria benefit ever more from your service.”
December 31, 2025
Tinubu congratulates Wale Edun on British royal honour

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on his appointment to the Royal Victorian Order by King Charles III.

In a statement yesterday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President welcomed the conferment of the honour on Edun, describing it as a recognition that reflects both his longstanding commitment to youth development and the priorities of the current administration.

King Charles III appointed the Nigerian minister as a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in recognition of his sustained contributions to the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. This global youth development initiative equips young people with life skills, character, and leadership capacity.

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The programme operates in several countries, including Nigeria, where thousands of young people are currently benefitting from its leadership and personal development framework.

President Tinubu noted that the honour bestowed on Edun, a key member of his economic management team, aligns with his administration’s emphasis on youth empowerment, opportunity creation, and national renewal.

The President applauded the minister’s industry and dedication, describing the recognition as well-deserved, and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to nurturing Nigeria’s youth as leaders of today and tomorrow.

December 31, 2025
PDP crisis can be resolved in one week, says Hashim
- Ex-presidential candidate visits Turaki
A former presidential candidate and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has said the lingering leadership crisis rocking the party can be resolved within one week if its leadership embraces political solutions rather than prolonged legal battles.

Hashim said this at a meeting with the PDP National Chairman, Ambassador Tanimu Turaki (SAN), as part of ongoing consultations aimed at achieving an out-of-court resolution on the party’s internal dispute.

The former presidential hopeful, who was also among the conveners of the PDP in 1998 and its first elected Deputy National Publicity Secretary, noted that resolving the crisis politically would better serve the survival of the party and the health of Nigeria’s multiparty democracy.

According to him, the party already possesses the constitutional authority required to resolve the impasse without resorting to litigation.

“There are more than enough legitimate members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) to convene a meeting and resolve this crisis within one week,” Hashim stated.

He cited sections 3(1) and 3(4) of the PDP Constitution, which empower two-thirds of NEC members to convene a meeting, stressing that the majority of NEC members were elected before the disputed Ibadan convention and therefore retain unquestionable legitimacy.

Hashim further explained that although the tenure of some members of the National Working Committee (NWC) expired on December 8, the pre-Ibadan NEC members remain constitutionally empowered to intervene and take corrective action in the interest of the party.

“What is required now is courage and responsibility,” he said.

“NEC members must rise above factional interests and stand for posterity, for the party, and for the nation.”

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Hashim warned that continued internal paralysis could weaken the PDP’s capacity as a credible opposition party and ultimately undermine Nigeria’s democratic balance.

“We can fix this problem, and we should,” he added.

Responding, the PDP National Chairman, Ambassador Tanimu Turaki (SAN), thanked Dr. Hashim for the visit and his commitment to party unity. He assured that the leadership under his watch remains open to reconciliation, stressing, however, that such efforts must not compromise the unity, stability, and continued existence of the party.

The meeting, which was held at Turaki’s Asokoro residence in Abuja, was also attended by the Deputy National Chairman and the National Youth Leader of the party.
December 31, 2025
Ekiti 2026: PDP to challenge exclusion

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has promised to challenge the exclusion of the particulars of its candidate from the provisional list of candidates for the Ekiti State off cycle governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The list of candidates released by the commission on Monday showed that the PDP candidate was excluded from the list by the commission.

No official reason has been given by INEC for the exclusion, but it may not be unconnected with the current leadership crisis in the party.

But Section 29(3) of the INEC guidelines for nomination of candidates for elections provides that the access code is to be made available only to the national chairman and national secretary of the parties as contained in the INEC data.

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The section reads: “The national chairman and national secretary of political parties as contained in the commission’s records shall be issued access code for the electronic submission, withdrawal and substitution of names and particulars of their candidates as elected at the political party primaries monitored by the commission.”

The guidelines also say that “where there are conflicting requests from the national chairman and national secretary of a political party, the access code shall be issued to the national chairman of the party.”

INEC equally outlawed manual submission of the names and particulars of their candidates for elections.

The former National Chairman, Umar Damagun, who handed over affairs of the party to Tanimu Turaki, was in a position to obtain the access code from the commission before the expiration of his tenure and hand it over to the Turaki-led leadership.

In a statement yesterday, National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, said the decision of the electoral umpire to exclude the name of its candidate was a further demonstration of the bias of the commission, adding that PDP would explore legal means to get INEC to recognise its candidate.

December 31, 2025
UNILORIN expels six students over misconduct

University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has expelled six students for acts bordering on misconduct.

It also rusticated six and warned one for the same offence.

The university’s actions followed the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee (SDC) during its 227th meeting.

According to the institution’s newsletter, ‘UNILORIN Bulletin’, obtained by our correspondent, the disciplinary actions include expulsion of six students, rustication of six students and warning to one student.

The six expelled students are Abdulhafeez Abdulhammed of the Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Education; Esther Ajuma Matthew of the Department of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Education; Divine Tijesunimi Stanislous of the Department of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Education; Qozeem Abdulateef Mohammed of the Centre for Open and Distance Learning; Sormidat Oluwatosin Lawal of the Department of Health Education, Faculty of Education; and Doris Comfort Falusi of the Department of History & International Studies, Faculty of Arts.

The letters of expulsion directed the students to “immediately surrender all university’s property, including their student identity cards, to the Student Affairs” and prohibited them from accessing the university campus.

The students were also informed of their right to “appeal the decision to the University Council through their deans.”

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Similarly, six other students were rusticated for one academic session (2025/2026 Academic Session).

They are Idowu Oluwadamilola Owoade of the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology; Quayum Damilare Aderibigbe of the Department of Finance, Faculty of Management Sciences; Onimisi Abdulmajeed Aliyu of the Department of Quantity Survey, Faculty of Environmental Sciences; Emmanuel Olayeni of the Department of Water Resources, Faculty of Engineering & Technology; Sulton Abidemi Salman of the Department of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture; and Faruq of the Department of Finance, Faculty of Management Sciences.

The rusticated students were instructed to “submit all university’s property, including their student identity cards, and to keep off the campus until the 2026/2027 Academic Session,” when they are expected to resume with “written evidence of rehabilitation from a recognised medical centre certified by the Director, University of Ilorin Health Services.”

One student, Isaac Chuks Okoh of the Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, received a formal warning.

The warning cautioned the student to “maintain good conduct,” noting that “any repeat of the misconduct will attract stiffer disciplinary measures.”

The student was also directed to “report to the Student Affairs Unit to complete the process associated with the disciplinary action.”

The letters emphasised that the actions were taken “in accordance with the university’s rules and regulations, aimed at maintaining discipline and ensuring a conducive academic environment for all students.”

December 31, 2025
Payment of 13th month salary thrills Edo civil servants

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has put smiles on the faces of civil servants by paying them 13th month salary.

Some civil servants, who confirmed the payment, thanked the governor for what they termed timely and morale-boosting offer.

At the ministries visited, including Ministry of Information and Strategy, Ministry of Lands and Housing, Ministry of Environment and Sustainability, and Ministry of Education, workers said they have received payment.

Director of Orientation at the Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mrs. Rose Imonikhe, said the alert was a pleasant surprise.

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She said: “I woke up this morning; it was the alert that woke me up, the 13th month salary. I’m grateful to the governor for what he has done. You can see me smiling; this is how other officers in Edo State civil service are smiling.

“This Yuletide period, most people must have spent their December salary. So, this will help them enter the new year with something in their pockets. Those who have children’s school fees to pay can do so without stress, and others who are renewing rents will also benefit.

This 13th month salary will go very far.

“The governor has played his part; it is left for civil servants to do theirs by being more committed. He is in a haste to deliver the dividends of democracy, and the civil service is the channel through which this can be achieved.”

Mrs. Bridget Igbinovia and Onyinyechi Florence described the payment as a demonstration of concern for workers’ welfare.

Director of Administration, Mrs. Egbe Jocy, said the payment would strengthen morale and productivity across the service.

December 31, 2025
APC, ALGON slam NULGE over demands

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the factional Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) have berated the leadership of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) over conditions and demands attached to resumption of workers at Osun State councils on January 5.

The Nation reports that after 11 months of strike, NULGE has directed its members to resume amid the control crisis of local government councils, which APC and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lay claim to.

NULGE President Kehinde Ogungbangbe had listed the demands and conditions, saying security operatives must protect his members and must repel APC excos from offices.

He added that their tenure had expired and they lacked the right to allocate funds of the councils.

APC through its Director of Media, Chief Kola Olabisi, accused Ogungbangbe of being needlessly involved in partisan politics, saying they embarked on sympathy strike with Governor Ademola Adeleke and abandoned their jobs because of political reasons.

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He queried that “when has the Osun State NULGE assumed the role of the courts to interpret and choose the judgment of the court to obey or not, which has turned it to a grossly partisan and a meddlesome interloper in the estimation of the right-thinking members of the society?

“Anyone with hindsight does not need rocket science to suspect and conclude that Osun NULGE under the pliable Ogungbangbe is a willing tool in the hands of Governor Adeleke and his cohorts in their eventual resolve to end their 10-month-old abandonment of their work places.”

He said: “We view the conditions rolled out by Ogungbangbe for the resumption announced as contemptuous, criminal, unacceptable, annoying, illegal and beyond their roles as public servants, as they are unknown to the civil service procedures.”

ALGON Chairman, Samuel Abiodun, challenged security operatives to hold NULGE president responsible, should there be any breach of peace and breakdown of law and order during resumption.

He said: ‘’The monetary-induced NULGE executives should desist from any act capable of undermining the peace, unity and tranquillity that the people of the grassroots have been enjoying since the reinstatement of the council chairmen and councillors.

“We are aware of the shenanigans being orchestrated by the embattled NULGE president since our reinstatement, as he has shown clearly to the whole world his unchecked partisanship and bias. As we reaffirm our commitment to peace, unity, harmony, cohesion and stability across the councils, we want to put our security agencies on the alert in case there is breakdown of law and order.”

December 31, 2025