Ex-APC National Secretary Iyiola Omisore Clears President Tinubu of LG Funding Crisis in Osun
Former Deputy Governor of Osun State and ex-APC National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has openly defended President Bola Tinubu over the ongoing local government funding crisis in Osun State.
Speaking during an interview on ARISE News, Omisore clarified that the issue has nothing to do with the federal government but is rooted in state-level challenges.
Omisore Defends President Tinubu
Omisore dismissed allegations that President Tinubu or the APC leadership should be blamed for the stalled local government allocations in Osun. Instead, he pointed to the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) strike, which has paralyzed council operations since February.
According to him:
“This thing is not concerned with the president at all… It has to do with local government and the state. Don’t blame the president; put your blame on the PDP, who has not allowed them to work.”
Political Undercurrents in Osun
The controversy has heightened political tensions in Osun State. Omisore revealed that Governor Ademola Adeleke of the PDP once attempted to defect to the APC but was denied.
At the same time, Omisore is believed to be strengthening his grassroots support base as he eyes the 2026 Osun State gubernatorial election, signaling that the funding saga may be part of a wider political chess game.
Who Is Iyiola Omisore?
Iyiola Ajani Omisore is a prominent Nigerian politician and engineer. He served as:
- Deputy Governor of Osun State (1999–2003)
- Senator representing Osun East (2003–2011)
- National Secretary of the APC (2022–2023)
Omisore remains an influential voice in Osun politics, especially as the APC prepares for upcoming elections.
Why It Matters
By absolving President Tinubu, Omisore shifts the spotlight away from the federal government and onto state governance and administrative responsibility. His comments suggest that resolving the local government funding crisis lies within Osun’s political and labor framework, not Abuja.
Final Thoughts
Senator Iyiola Omisore’s defense of President Tinubu highlights the complex intersection of governance, labor disputes, and political strategy in Nigeria. With the 2026 Osun governorship race on the horizon, his words are not just about clarification—they are part of a calculated political positioning.