The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Osun State has said that all the local government secretariats in the state remain closed.

In a statement on Monday, the president of the union in the state, Nathaniel Kehinde Ogungbangbe, insisted that its sit-at-home directive is still in force.

Governor Ademola Adeleke had, in February, ordered the closure of all the 30 local government secretariats in the state following a power tussle involving the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress regarding the control of the council areas.

The NULGE president Monday commended workers for their “discipline and loyalty” despite political pressure.

“Our members have shown uncommon courage by refusing to be misled or intimidated. They stand for justice, due process, and lawful governance at the grassroots,” he said.

He alleged that “some hired political agents” attempted to pose as council workers to create a false impression of resumed activities.

“These impostors only came to collect payments from their sponsors and left. True Osun workers have refused to participate in such acts of sabotage,” he said.

Ogungbangbe stressed that the union’s action would continue until, in his words, “the autonomy, safety, and legitimacy of local government administration are guaranteed.”

He urged members to remain peaceful and law-abiding, while calling on the state government and security agencies to protect local councils from political interference.

“We will not compromise the interest of our members or the sanctity of the law,” Ogungbangbe added. (Daily Trust)