Osun APC Kicks Against House Of Assembly’s LG Account Control Bill Speaker Says APC’s Allegations Are Unfounded

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The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress issued a statement criticizing the Osun State House of Assembly’s passage of the Osun State Local Government (Amendment No. 2) Bill, 2026, which introduces tighter oversight of local council bank accounts. The APC, through its Director of Media and Information Kola Olabisi, said the bill conflicts with a Supreme Court judgment granting autonomy to local governments and called the legislation unfounded. The Assembly passed the bill after a report presented by Committee on Public Accounts Chairman Bamidele Rasheed. The party warned that the law could be unenforceable and urged lawmakers to refrain from undermining local government independence. The dispute may affect perceptions of party positions on local governance ahead of the 2027 elections, with further legislative debate expected.

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