Adeleke directs newly sworn-in chairmen, councillors to stay away from LG secretariats

Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has ordered the newly elected local government chairmen to stay away from local government council secretariats in order to avoid a breakdown of law and order in the state.

Adeleke further told 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 on Sunday.

Addressing the newly sworn-in local government officials, Adeleke stated that the occasion is the climax of what the people of the state have laboured to achieve.

“I call on you to be agents of change, community developers or providers of the dividends of democracy.

“We will not fail you. People’s welfare will continue to be our watchword,” Adeleke said.

He appreciated Osun 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.

“I assure Mr President of my commitment to the rule of law,” he said.

Also talking to the newly sworn-in local government officials,Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, congratulated them and told them not to forget the promise they made during the campaigns.

“This is an opportunity for you to deliver to the grassroots. This will be your stepping stone to higher positions and the reward for hardwork is more opportunities.

“We don’t want ‘wild wild West’ again. They should stay away from this zone. We want to peacefully provide the dividend of democracy to the people.

“They should not resort to self help even if there is a court judgment. They should not think because they have federal might, this is a federal arrangement. I will stop here.”