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As Police Warn Politicians against Disruption of Resumption
- Safiu Kehinde
The Osun State Local Government workers are set to resume back to their respective councils after 11 months boycott of their secretariats.
Ahead of their resumption, the state Police Command issued a note of warning to politicians against disrupting the resumption of workers in the state on Monday, 5th of January.
As contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Giwa-Alade Emmanuel, the command had reportedly received credible intelligence on plans by some persons to disrupt the workers’ resumption.
Giwa-Alade charged non personnel of the councils to steer clear of the local government secretariats, warning that such plot will be met with resolute and decisive action.
“The command has received intelligence indicating that certain unscrupulous politicians are planning to disrupt the peaceful resumption of duties by local government employees at various council secretariats.
“Such malicious plans will not be tolerated and will be met with resolute and decisive action by the command to maintain law and order,” he said.
Emmanuel quoted the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, as warning non personnel of the councils to steer clear of the local government secretariats on Monday.
“Personnel have been directed to deal firmly and professionally with anyone attempting to incite unrest or cause disturbances.” he said.
The deputy PRO said that the command would not permit miscreants to undermine the peace and tranquility that have been diligently sustained in the state.
The CP reassures law abiding residents of unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, Emmanuel said.
“The police will continue to discharge its constitutional duties with vigilance and professionalism.
“Residents are to remain law abiding, vigilant, and cooperate with security agencies, and promptly report suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police,” Gotan said.
He asked residents to also contact the police through their dedicated numbers and social media handle.
Recall that local government workers in Osun had boycotted work since Feb. 17, 2025, on the directive of National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Osun chapter.
NULGE said the order was a precautionary measure following the Feb. 10, 2025, judgment of the Court of Appeal, Akure.
Following the judgment, the PDP in the state claimed that the court did not reinstate the sacked APC chairmen and councillors elected in 2022, while APC insisted on their return to office.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) consequently directed the council workers to stay away from work citing security concerns.