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June 20, 2026 – Osun State, Nigeria
Tension is building in Osun State following a Federal High Court judgment dismissing an APC council chairmen "tenure elongation" suit and the subsequent forceful takeover of local government councils by PDP chairmen.
The PDP has moved to take over the councils, citing the court ruling as authority. But the APC insists that a stay of execution application prevented the PDP from taking over, warning that the state government's directive to security agencies to provide cover for the takeover could plunge the state into chaos.
Residents are worried about the potential for violence as security agencies find themselves caught in the middle of a political firestorm. The situation has raised concerns about the stability of local governance in the state and the broader implications for the 2027 elections.
The Osun State Government has yet to issue an official statement on the crisis, while the police have urged both parties to maintain peace and respect the rule of law.