Osun LG Crisis: Adeleke, Presidency Pursue Negotiated Settlement Ahead of 2027 Elections — Rasheed

 

The Osun State Government and the Presidency are reportedly working towards a negotiated settlement of the lingering local government crisis in the state, with discussions aimed at resolving the dispute before the 2027 general elections.

Mallam Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, disclosed this during an appearance on Frank Talk, a programme on Rave 91.7 FM, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

According to Rasheed, the governor and the Presidency are working to constitute a negotiating team to address the protracted dispute over local government administration in Osun State.

He, however, clarified that he was not a member of the proposed negotiating committee and could not provide details of the framework being considered by the parties.

Rasheed expressed optimism that the negotiations would produce a resolution before the 2027 general elections, urging residents to remain calm as discussions continue.

The governor’s spokesperson also criticised local government chairmen elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing their continued claim to office as illegal. He argued that their tenure expired in 2025, a position that reflects the state government’s stance in the ongoing dispute.

The local government crisis has remained a major political and legal flashpoint in Osun, with rival political interests contesting the legitimacy of council leadership and control of local government administration.

The reported negotiations between the Adeleke administration and the Presidency could provide a pathway towards resolving the impasse. However, neither the proposed negotiating framework nor the identities of those expected to participate in the talks have been disclosed in the information provided.

It also remains unclear what specific terms the parties may adopt to settle the dispute and how any agreement would address the competing legal and political claims surrounding the councils.

Any eventual settlement would need to be considered alongside applicable legal requirements and relevant court decisions governing local government administration in the state.

The outcome of the proposed talks could have implications for local governance and political relations in Osun ahead of the 2027 general elections.