Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the newly elected local government chairmen to stay away from local government council secretariats to avoid a breakdown of law and order in the state.
Adeleke also charged the officials to work within the manifesto of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, noting that his administration is transforming the state for the better.
The governor issued the directives while administering the oath of allegiance and oath of office on the 30 local government chairmen and vice-chairmen at the Osun State Government House.
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Addressing the newly sworn-in local government officials, Adeleke said the occasion is the culmination of what the people of the state have labored to achieve.
He recalled the journey so far, adding that it is the final phase of a process which began a year ago.
He appreciated the state’s electoral commission and commended security agencies and state officials who made the exercise a success.
Adeleke also expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for not allowing Osun State to descend into chaos.
Also addressing the newly sworn-in local government officials, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, congratulated them and urged them not to forget the promise they made during the campaigns.
Expressing surprise at the violence which broke out in the state on Monday, February 17, 2025, Makinde said he felt the need to come around to sound a warning in order to prevent a repeat of history.