The announcement was made in a letter dated February 17, signed by APC State Publicity Secretary, Alao Kamorudeen, and addressed to the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC).
According to the APC, the ruling reinstated its previously sacked local government chairmen and councillors, making the planned election unnecessary and illegal.
In the letter obtained by journalists in Osogbo, the party referenced the February 10 judgment of the Court of Appeal in Akure, which overturned a Federal High Court ruling that had earlier removed elected APC local government officials.
The party further argued that proceeding with the election under such circumstances would be legally indefensible and unnecessary.
The withdrawal comes amid an ongoing dispute between the APC and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the reinstatement of local government officials.
While the PDP insists that the court ruling did not restore the APC chairmen and councillors to office, the APC maintains that its officials have been legally recognized and should remain in power.
This disagreement has fueled political unrest in Osun State.
The APC’s withdrawal has triggered strong reactions from Nigerians, with many expressing frustration and skepticism over the development.
Reacting on social media, a user named Excellency Comr Ayanfe dismissed the APC’s decision, writing:
Another user, Philip Gabriel, downplayed APC’s withdrawal, stating:
As the situation unfolds, political observers continue to monitor how the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) will proceed with the scheduled election in light of APC’s exit and the rising tensions.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
