Politics

Tenure of LG Caretaker Committees Extended in Osun

By Web News 392

By Mojisola Oladele 

Osun State House of Assembly has extended the tenure of local government Caretaker Committee members by six months in line with the request of Governor Ademola Adeleke.

The extension was a sequel to the reports made available to the legislators that the Caretaker Committee members were doing well,

The decision was also in line with the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and to ensure there is no vacuum in the third tier of Government.

In separate contributions during a deliberation on the letter received from The Governor, legislators including Mr Abiola Awoyeye, Mr Kanmi Ajibola, Mr Olumide Fatunmise and Mr Olujimi Asagade affirmed the good works being carried out by the Caretaker Committee Members in their Local Governments, Councils, Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs and Area Councils across the state, both seen and reported. 

The tenure of the Caretaker Committee members which expired was extended following a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Mr Adewunmi Kofoworola and seconded by Member Representing, Ilesa West State Constituency, Mr. Olawale Akerele.

Prince Egbedun congratulated the Caretaker Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, Secretary and members and wished them a successful tenure.

The next six months therefore span from the 17th of February, 2024, to the 16th of August, of the same year.

Subscribe to our Telegram and YouTube Channels and also join our Whatsapp Update Group

Politics

LG Caretaker Committee: Court Dismisses Oyetola Preliminary Objection

By Web News 432

An Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo has dismissed the Preliminary Objection raised by Governor Gboyega Oyetola in the suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party against the Governor over the appointment of Caretaker Committee.

The Caretaker Committee is currently running the affairs of Local Government Councils in Osun State and confirmed by the House of Assembly. 

Justice Ayo Oyebiyi of the High Court 5, Osogbo, dismissed Oyetola’s objection and adjourned the hearing on the substantive suit till the 23rd of September, 2022.

The PDP Lead Counsel, Mr. Adebayo Alade said “the Preliminary Objection in the suit Number Hos/M.39/2021 instituted by the PDP against the Governor and 74 others on the constitutionality or otherwise of the appointment of the caretaker committee was dismissed by the court”.

The PDP had argued that the appointment of the Local Government Caretaker Committee was in flagrant violation of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which must not be allowed to stand.

PDP had also asked the court to rule that the Local Government Caretaker Committee should refund salaries and allowances collected during the period in office.

Funmi Adekoya 

Subscribe to ourTelegram channel

News

Osun Assembly Extends Tenure Of LG, LCDA Caretaker Committee

By Web News 649

Osun House of Assembly has extended the tenure of Local Government and Local Council Development Administration caretaker management committees for a period of six months.

The Caretaker Management Committee whose tenure is expected the expire on 12th January, 2022 has now been extended to 12th July 2022.

The Committee led by its Chairman, Mr Babatunde Komolafe, after diligent scrutiny, laid its report before the House during its plenary.

Earlier in a Remark, The Speaker of the House, Mr Timothy Owoeye had received an Audit report of Osun State College of Education, Ila Orangun which he then committed to the house committee on Public Accounts for a thorough investigation.

Mr Owoeye congratulated the State Governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola and members of his team, the judiciary as well as the Entire State on the occasion of Christmas.

Mr Owoeye called on Nigerians especially the Political Class to Emulate the selfless qualities of Jesus Christ to improve the Socio-Economic Development of the Nation. 

Mojisola Oladele