The Local Government Chairmen elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State on 15 October 2022 has returned to their council Secretariat on Monday amidst tight security.
According to PUNCH correspondence who visited some of the Local Government observed that council officials had resumed their duties
The presence of heavy security was also noted 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 Secretariat.
Security checkpoints were observed along the Osogbo/Kwara boundary road, Osogbo/Ilesa road, and Osogbo/Ibokun road. However, business activities continued uninterrupted across the state capital.
While granting an interview with PUNCH Online, Jamiu Olawumi, a former Special Adviser on Education to ex-Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, stated that the reinstated chairmen and councillors had resumed work in all 30 local government areas.
Olawumi stated further that the chairmen had issued directives to local government staff to return to work latest on 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.
