The Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, on Friday, asked all political office holders at the Local Government Council to vacate their respective offices, sequel to the expiration of their tenure.

Oyetola directed the Local Government office holders to hand over the administration of their concerned councils to the most Senior Local Government personnel.

The tenure of the Local Government Area Development Councils and Administrative offices in Osun expires today (Friday), February 5, 2021.

Recall that former governor, Rauf Aregbesola on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, swore in 389 elected councillors in the state.

Governor Oyetola in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, appreciated their contributions to the development of the state.

The statement read, “The Executive Governor of the State of Osun, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has directed all political office holders at the Local Government Council to vacate their respective offices and hand over the Administration of their concerned Councils to the most Senior Local Government Personnel.

“This is in pursuant to the expiration of the tenure of all political Office holders in all the Local Government, Area Development Councils and Administrative offices in Osun on Friday, 5th February 2021.

“Governor Oyetola appreciate their individual contributions to the development of the state and wishes them well in their future engagement. I thank you,” he concluded.

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