ADC Condemns Osun LG Fund Freeze

The Nigeria — African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the freezing of statutory allocations to local governments in Nigeria — Osun State, describing it as 'political terrorism' and an assault on democracy. The party accused the Nigeria, led by President Bola Tinubu, of using state institutions to intimidate the Nigeria — Osun State Government and influence the outcome of the upcoming governorship election scheduled for August 15. The freeze stems from a leadership crisis in the state's 30 local government councils, with conflicting court judgments over the status of elected officials. The ADC alleged that unelected Nigeria — All Progressives Congress (APC) loyalists continue to occupy council offices, that opposition figures from the Nigeria — Accord Party face arbitrary arrests, and that armed groups linked to the APC operate with impunity, sometimes with the protection of elements within the Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force. The party warned that withholding funds disrupts workers' salaries, primary healthcare, education, and rural infrastructure. It called for the immediate restoration of allocations and an end to federal intimidation, emphasizing that opposition-controlled states should not be treated as occupied territories.