Osun legislature not rubber stamp — Deputy Speaker insists

The Deputy Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Akinyode Oyewusi, dismissed claims that the assembly operates as a rubber stamp for the executive. He emphasized the importance of local government autonomy, alleging it was undermined under Rauf Aregbesola's leadership. Oyewusi also highlighted the assembly's infrastructure efforts and warned that officials withholding local government funds would face sanctions, undermining governance. He stressed the role of lawmakers in promoting peace within society.