Chairmen elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress in the 15 October 2022 Osun Local Government election returned to their council secretariats on Monday amidst tight security.
9News Nigeria reports that reporters who visited the various Local Government offices including; the Ifelodun Local Government headquarters in Ikirun, the Olorunda Local Government Area in Igbona, and the Osogbo Local Government Area secretariat in Oke-Baale, observed that council officials had resumed their duties.
They also observed the presence of heavy security presence across major roads in the state, with armed police operatives and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps officers mounting roadblocks at the entrances to the secretariats.
Security checkpoints were further observed along the Osogbo/Kwara boundary road, Osogbo/Ilesa road, and Osogbo/Ibokun road. However, business activities continued uninterrupted across the state capital.
Reviewing the situation in an interview with reporters, a former Special Adviser on Education to ex-Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, Jamiu Olawumi, stated that the chairmen and councillors had resumed work in all 30 local government areas.
Olawumi added that the chairmen had issued directives for local government staff to return to work by Wednesday.
“All chairmen and councillors have resumed in all local governments and area councils in Osun State, including Irewole Local Government.
“The local governments and local council development areas are active and vibrant.
“Security is very tight, with responsible police officers, DSS, and Civil Defence personnel carrying out their duties as instructed by the Inspector General of Police.
“Most of the chairmen have issued press releases this morning instructing their workers to resume by Wednesday at the latest. After Wednesday, if they fail to return, their employment status will be determined. The ultimatum stands at 72 hours,” he said.
Governor Ademola Adeleke, during a swearing-in ceremony on Sunday, had directed chairmen and councillors elected in the Saturday local government elections not to resume at their council offices yet.
