Oyetola Denies Allegation Of Planning To Destabilise Osun
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called upon Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to honor the Appeal Court ruling that reinstated the dismissed local government chairpersons in the state.
Oyetola also refuted Adeleke’s allegations regarding a supposed scheme to incite disorder within the state.
According to Didactic Information Hut, during a World Press Conference on Sunday, the Governor accused his predecessor of attempting to destabilize the state.
Adeleke claimed that Oyetola intended to utilize security forces to instigate chaos and anarchy in Osun State in response to the Appeal Court’s decision concerning the ousted elected chairpersons.
However, in a statement released by the minister’s Media Office, which was shared with journalists on Sunday, Oyetola emphasized his commitment to peace and his profound respect for the judiciary, the rule of law, and established authority, asserting that he would never engage in any actions that could lead to a breakdown of law and order.
“For the duration of his four-year tenure in Osun, he demonstrated himself to be a proponent of peace, a staunch advocate for the rule of law, and one who refrains from violence. Had he been inclined towards violence, he would have certainly retaliated aggressively in 2022 when he was unjustly removed from office.
“Moreover, in 2022, when Governor Ademola Adeleke resorted to extrajudicial measures to dismiss democratically elected council officials, Oyetola, as the party leader, did not advocate for violence. Instead, he guided party members to seek legal recourse.
“Fortunately, his party prevailed in the Appeal last week. As a leader committed to peace, he urged security agencies to uphold the court’s ruling. It is perplexing that such a person could be accused of plotting destabilization. Those making such accusations against Oyetola should reconsider their assertions.
“The minister further takes this opportunity to implore his successor to respect the Appeal Court ruling, rather than engage in unfounded blackmail, which has no standing in law,” the statement partially concludes.
