Gov Oyetola Directs Appointees Seeking Political Office To Resign

April 19, (THEWILL) – Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed all the political appointees in the state with interest to contest the 2023 General Elections, to resign their appointments with immediate effect.

A statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Oluwole Oyebamiji, said the directive is sequel to the State Executive Council’s meeting of April 13, and the combined effect of Sections 84 (12) and 29(1) of the Electoral Act 2022, as well as the Electoral timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

The statement reads: “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.”

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