Aregbesola appeals verdict says renaming state osun will cripple finances

Aregbesola, the immediate past Governor of Osun State, has appealed the verdict of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which ruled that the state's name can be changed to Osogbo.

Aregbesola, who was defeated in the 2018 governorship election by Gboyega Oyetola, had filed an appeal against the court's decision, arguing that renaming the state would have a negative impact on the state's finances.

In his appeal, Aregbesola claimed that the name "Osun" has a significant cultural and historical significance to the people of the state, and that changing it would be a breach of the state's constitution.

He also argued that the name "Osun" is already registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and that changing it would require a lot of resources, which the state cannot afford.

Aregbesola's appeal is pending before the Court of Appeal, and it is expected that the court will hear the case soon.

It is worth noting that the name "Osun" is derived from the Yoruba language, and it is believed to be the name of the goddess of fertility and childbearing in Yoruba mythology. The state's name has been a subject of controversy in recent years, with some people calling for it to be changed to reflect the state's cultural and historical heritage.