Oyetola Asks Political Appointees Interested In 2023 Elections To Resign

Oyetola Asks Political Appointees Interested In 2023 Elections To Resign

The governor of Osun State, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has asked all his appointee who have interest to run for any office in the 2023 general elections to resign with immediate effect.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji on Tuesday.

The statement reads in part: “Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola the Executive Governor of Osun State has directed ALL Political Appointees in the state with interest to contest the 2023 General Elections to resign their appointments with immediate effect.

“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.