Osun labour leaders caution Aregbesola

The organized Labour movement in Osun State comprising of Nigerian Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress and Joint Public Service Negotiating Council had issued a stern warning to the immediate past Governor of Osun State and Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adedoji Aregbesola to thread softly, and allow the people of Osun to decide democratically and peacefully who governs them, and not through tte forceful and violent means like he paraded himself in Osogbo on Monday, 14th of February, 2022.

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…..”It is with sadness and bitter hearts that we remember the unpleasant and uncomfortable situation the entire workforce in Osun state endured the reign of Aregbesola, how come he is now playing on our intelligence to install his puppet on us as Governor. Former Governor Aregbesola should as a matter of duty and responsibility used his accumulated political wealth made from Osun State which he intends to sponsor his aspirant to pay the 30months outstanding salaries to our people.

“Among other unforgettable moments we suffered in the hands of Aregbesola is as follows is the 8years stagnation without promotion, non payment of yearly increament of salaries, non payment of annual leave bonus for 8years, denial of upgrading and conversion of eligible officers to the appropriate grade levels and systemic retrenchment of workers in the name of screening exercise etc. The peace and tranquillity the state is presently enjoying under Governor Oyetola is second to none.

“It is public knowledge the ruins Aregbesola left in Osun as at 26th of November 2018, the humongous debt profile of the state, the many abandoned projects littered all over the state, the many failed schemes of the Aregbesola administration, putting in mind the avalanche of huge resources at his disposal for 8years, we are of the firm opinion that the former Governor lacks the moral standing to appear in public talkless of championing a cause for an average Osun person who is still suffering from his maladministration.

“We are using this medium to appeal to President Muhammadu Buhari, National Security Adviser and top hierarchy in the security formations of this country to caution the Minister not to throw Osun into chaos and crisis using state apparatus of the officers of National Security and Civil Defense Corps, Nigerian Immigration Service and Nigerian Correctional Services to humiliate our people, destabilize the peaceful waters and atmosphere in Osun.

“Lastly, we appeal to state workforce to remain steadfast in their resolute determination to ensure productivity for the enablement of the present administration of Oyetola to continue to meet her obligations, even in the face of intimidation from our former debtor. This is our service and pledge to humanity, the statement reads.

E – Signed

Comrade Bayo Adejumo
JPSNC Chairman, Osun State

Comrade Babatunde Adekomi
NLC Chairman, Osun State

Comrade Adekola Adebowale
TUC Chairman, Osun State