11. It is my opinion that the Court of Appeal Judgement of 10th February, 2025 which is superior to any High Court decision, defines the legal position in this case and represents the only legally enforceable judgement and has the legal effect of returning the initially sacked Local Government democratically elected officials of Osun State.
12. The constitutional order which existed before the dissolution must be restored immediately since the judgement upon which the Governor acted to dissolve the democratically elected government has been declared a nullity for lack of jurisdiction of the Court to have heard the case and made those orders.
13. I will appeal to His Excellency, Governor Adeleke to toe the path of law in this matter and not instigate unnecessary violence in Osun State. Nobody benefits from violence. It is, therefore, of utmost importance for Governor Adeleke to advise Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) to shelve the idea of proceeding with any Local Government Election now.
14. My office will be happy to be available for any dialogue His Excellency may require on this matter in the interest of the peace of Osun State in particular and Nigeria in general.
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