By Rita Enemuru, Reporting
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed all political appointees in the state with interest to contest in the forthcoming general elections to step down with immediate effect.
The directive as contained in a statement signed by the secretary to the state government, is a sequel to the Executive Council meeting of Wednesday April 13, 2022, and the combined effect of Sections 84 (12) and 29(1) of the Electoral Acts 2022 as well as the Electoral timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
“Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola the Executive Governor of Osun State has directed ALL Political Appointees in the state with interest to contest the 2023 General Elections to resign their appointments with immediate effect.
“This is sequel to the Executive Council meeting of Wednesday 13th April 2022 and the combined effect of Sections 84 (12) and 29(1) of the Electoral Acts 2022 as well as the Electoral timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
“Notice is hereby given to ALL Political Appointees in Osun State to comply with the directive of Mr. Governor and the provision of the Law,” the statement reads.
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