The three senators representing Osun State have jointly appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the protracted political crisis affecting local government councils in the state. Senators Francis Fadahunsi, Olubiyi Fadeyi, and Oyewumi Kamorudeen, all from the Peoples Democratic Party, expressed grave concern over the instability caused by the dispute.
In a detailed statement issued in Osogbo on Saturday, the senators highlighted the adverse effects of the crisis on grassroots communities, urging the president to use his influence to restore peace and effective governance.
“We are writing to respectfully appeal to you to intervene in the lingering political crises that have been ongoing within the local government administration in Osun State. This situation has created considerable instability, and we deem it important to seek your fatherly consideration,” the lawmakers stated.
The senators acknowledged the rulings of the courts but stressed that the president’s intervention could bring a final resolution to the conflict. They noted that alternative dispute resolution is now widely accepted as a means to settle political disagreements.
“We are aware of your concern for the ordinary Nigerian and particularly those at the grassroots, who are most affected by this crisis, which is the reason we seek your urgent and dispassionate intervention,” the statement added.
Appealing to President Tinubu’s democratic values, the senators urged him to apply his experience in resolving the deadlock. They also called on traditional rulers and respected figures in Osun State to support the call for peace.
“Mr President, we the Senators from Osun State know you to be a democrat, and we plead that you bring your wealth of democratic experience into resolving this political logjam. We want you, as usual, to demonstrate that you are the father of all, irrespective of our political affiliations,” the senators concluded.
The ongoing crisis has disrupted local governance and service delivery, underscoring the urgent need for a peaceful solution.