Security beefed-up as Osun LG workers resume after 11- Months strike




Security beefed-up as Osun LG workers resume after 11- Months strike

Opeyemi Akinyemi, Osogbo 

Local government workers in Osun state have resumed duties at their various councils in accordance with the directive of the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE after eleven-month strike.

The workers returned to their offices after the prolonged local government crisis between the elected council executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Police were seen maintaining law and order at most of the council Secretariats visited while the environment in the councils across the state remain peaceful.

Speaking, APC Chairman of Olorunda local government, Kunle Kudaisi, said he is elated about the resumption as he expressed optimism that it will improve service delivery at the grassroot levels.

"We are all from this state, and we are all working for the progress of the state. With the resumption of workers today, I am very sure that Osun will move forward,” he said.

Our Correspondent visited Osogbo Local Government Secretariat at Oke-Baale, policemen were seen scrutinising some workers before allowing them to gain entry, while some workers opted to park their vehicles outside the premises of the council areas.

Police officers were seen demanding for the identity cards of workers and only giving those with LGA Identity cards to enter the council offices.

The announcement by the workers to resume today had caused a palpable sense of fear and apprehension among the workforce in the state.

This anxiety stemmed from the tragic events of February 17, 2025, when violent clashes between members of the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party led to the death of Remi Abass, the former chairman of Irewole Local Government. Abass was killed at the council secretariat in Ikire while attempting to fulfill a court order for his reinstatement.

Meanwhile, the NULGE president, Nathaniel Ogungbangbe, emphasized that his leadership will continue to consider peace and safety of members but however insisted that the APC-backed officials who have continued to occupy the councils as chairmen have no legal justification to occupy the secretariats.

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