Four hundred and one chairmen and members of caretaker committees running Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas in Osun State have vacated office.
Their resignations followed the much talked judgment of the Supreme Court that illegalizes caretakers running councils’ show.
Those that resigned are: 69 caretaker chairmen and 332 caretaker members drawn from each of the 332 wards in the state.
The chairmen’s resignation letters gained wide attention on social media on Wednesday.
That of the caretaker chairman of Odo-Otin local government area, Okuku, Adewale Adeyinka addressed to Gov. Ademola Adeleke reads in part: “It is with a sense of duty and respect for our democratic principles that I write to tender my resignation from my position as Chairman of the Caretaker Committee for Odo-Otin Local Government, effective immediately.
“As I move on to pursue further opportunities to serve my people, I want to assure you that the good work we have started will not end.
“I remain committed to supporting the growth and development of Odo-Otin Local Government in any capacity I can.”
