58 h. ago Osun APC Withdraws From Polls After Takeover Of LG Secretariats

Opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has withdrawn from the forthcoming local government elections scheduled for Saturday, February 22. The withdrawal is contained in a letter dated February 17, signed by the APC state Publicity Secretary, Alao Kamorudeen and addressed to the Secretary of the State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC). APC premised the withdrawal […]

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61 h. ago Osun NULGE President condemns APC’s takeover of LG secretariats

Tribune Online Osun NULGE President condemns APC’s takeover of LG secretariats The Osun State President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Dr. Nathaniel Ogungbangbe, has strongly condemned the recent takeover of local government secretariats by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the action as illegal and a threat to democracy. In a statement issued in Osogbo on Tuesday, Dr. Ogungbangbe criticized […] Osun NULGE President condemns APC’s takeover of LG secretariats Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Osun Assembly condemns ‘forceful takeover’ of LG secretariats by APC 

Tribune Online Osun Assembly condemns ‘forceful takeover’ of LG secretariats by APC  …urges Tinubu to intervene  The Osun State House of Assembly has condemned what it tagged as a forceful invasion of local government secretariats by sacked chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and their supporters. The House also alleged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) of conniving with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, […] Osun Assembly condemns ‘forceful takeover’ of LG secretariats by APC  Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Edo PDP hails tribunal progress, condemns secretariat takeover

The Edo Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday expressed satisfaction over the progress made at the governorship election tribunal. The party also applauded its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, for his hard work, dedication and leadership. The party stated this in a communique by its secretary, Henry Tenebe, released after the Caretaker Committee meeting, Read More

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3 d. ago Osun Assembly Kicks As APC Members Take Over LG Secretariats

Some chairmen and councillors elected in the October 15, 2022 elections resumed offices and took over secretariats of local governments in Osun State on Wednesday. LEADERSHIP recalls that Governor Ademola Adeleke had directed on Monday, that people should stay clear of local government secretariats following the violence that erupted over attempt to occupy the secretariats […]

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4 d. ago Stop Takeover Of Osun LGs By ‘Sacked’ Chairmen, Federal Lawmakers Tell Tinubu

The Osun State Caucus in the 10th National Assembly has called on President Bola Tinubu to stop the local government chairmen who were sacked by a decision of a Federal High Court, Osogbo, on November 25, 2022, from forcefully taking over the council’s secretariat. The lawmakers particularly asked the president to instruct the national security adviser, […]

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5 d. ago Osun NASS Caucus backs Gov Adeleke’s stance on ‘illegal LG takeover’

Tribune Online Osun NASS Caucus backs Gov Adeleke’s stance on ‘illegal LG takeover’ Members of the Osun State Caucus in the National Assembly on Monday called for President Bola Tinubu’s intervention to halt the illegal plot by the Minister of Blue Economy, Chief Adegboyega Oyetola, to take over Local Government Councils. Leader of the Osun Caucus in the House of Representatives, Hon. Bamidele Salam who spoke during the […] Osun NASS Caucus backs Gov Adeleke’s stance on ‘illegal LG takeover’ Tribune Online

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