Osun NLC Directs LG Workers To Withdraw Services Indefinitely
- Cites Insecurity, Political Tension
The Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed all local government workers in the state to withdraw their services indefinitely from Monday, 17th February 2025, citing safety concerns.
In a statement signed by Comrade Christopher Arapasopo, the NLC expressed worry over the political tensions across local government areas, warning that workers should not be exposed to insecurity.
OSUN DEFENDER recalls that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, accused his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola, of plotting to incite violence in the state by using security chiefs to reinstate local government chairmen and councillors elected in the October 15, 2022 poll.
Adeleke argued that the Court of Appeal, Akure Division, did not order their reinstatement, as claimed, but merely allowed the appeals filed by the chairmen elected under the All Progressives Congress. He urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene and stop Oyetola from engaging in actions that could disrupt peace in Osun.
However, Osun APC spokesperson, Kola Olabisi, in response to the allegations, advised Governor Adeleke to approach the Supreme Court rather than resort to blackmailing Oyetola, who now serves as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy.
Olabisi stated that Oyetola had not instructed anyone to incite violence and accused Adeleke of deliberately attempting to tarnish his predecessor’s image to prevent the enforcement of the court ruling that reinstated the officials he had previously dismissed.
“The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has noticed the political uproar bringing agitations and fear among our members working within the Local Government Areas across the state. The NLC is apolitical, but we won’t allow our members to work in an atmosphere of insecurity.
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“We urge all political parties and their members to abide by the rule of law. We insist on the rule of law to avoid a descent to anarchy. In furtherance to this, we hereby direct all our members working in all the LGAs in Osun State to withdraw their services effective Monday, 17th February 2025, by 12 a.m. (midnight).
“We won’t allow our members to return until their safety at work can be assured and guaranteed, which is their constitutional right.
“We hereby call on all security agencies to ensure the safety of all lives and properties within Osun State local governments and the public in general.
“The NLC Osun State remains committed to defending the rights, welfare, and safety of all its members,” the statement read.
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