Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke swore in the newly elected local government chairpersons and councillors on Sunday.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured victory in all 30 LGAs and 332 wards in Saturday’s controversial election.
During the swearing-in ceremony, Adeleke expressed satisfaction that the election took place despite earlier challenges.
He congratulated the officials and urged them to fulfill their mandate by prioritizing good governance.
However, the governor instructed the newly elected leaders to refrain from entering the local government secretariats to prevent clashes with individuals whom security forces had reportedly assisted in taking control of the premises.
Adeleke saud: “We are all aware of the journey to where we are. The state is today rounding up a process that started a year or so ago. The state electoral body had issued due notice of election a year ago. I know the commission had complied with all extant rules and procedures, which led to the emergence of new local government chairmen and councillors.
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“We are equally aware of the legal controversies that dogged the holding of the election. It is, however, a thing of joy that the facts are out in the public domain, and we are satisfied that we are on the side of the law within the context of the rule of law and the constitution.
“I congratulate all newly elected council chairmen and councillors. You have the mandate to deliver on good governance in your respective local governments.
“I charge you to develop plans of action within the manifesto of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). As our government is transforming the state for the better, I call on you to be agents of change, community developers, and deliverers of dividends of democracy.
“An Osun State High Court had affirmed the vacancies in both the Chairman and Councilors positions in all of Osun State Local Governments before your election on the 22nd February 2025.
“We will, therefore, rely on the judiciary to ensure a peaceful removal of those illegally occupying the local government secretariats.”
Adeleke extended his gratitude to the people of Osun for their unwavering support and bravery during the election.
“We will not disappoint you. The welfare of the people remains our top priority,” he assured.
He also commended the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission for carrying out its duties with professionalism and responsibility, as well as the security agencies for ensuring peace and order throughout the process.
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Additionally, he acknowledged President Bola Tinubu for resisting attempts by certain groups to destabilize Osun.
The event saw the presence of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, who also serves as the chairman of the PDP Governors Forum.
