Chairmen elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the October 15, 2022, Osun Local Government elections returned to their council secretariats on Monday under heavy security.

During visits to Ifelodun Local Government headquarters in Ikirun, Olorunda Local Government in Igbona, and Osogbo Local Government in Oke-Baale, officials were seen resuming their duties.

Security was heightened across major roads, with armed police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps officers stationed at secretariat entrances and checkpoints along key routes, including Osogbo/Kwara boundary road, Osogbo/Ilesa road, and Osogbo/Ibokun road. Despite this, business activities in the state capital remained unaffected.

Jamiu Olawumi, a former Special Adviser on Education to ex-Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, confirmed in an interview that APC chairmen and councillors had resumed across all 30 local government areas.

He added, ?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.?

Governor Ademola Adeleke, however, had directed that newly elected chairmen and councillors should not assume office yet.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the state had also advised workers to stay away due to the ongoing dispute between Adeleke?s administration and the APC.

Meanwhile, APC state chairman Kola Olabisi has yet to comment on the development. (Nigerian Tribune)