The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Osun State Council, on Tuesday directed members of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) across the state to prevent the alleged sacked APC “Yes/No” Local Government chairmen and their political appointees from accessing council secretariats.

The directive followed the decision of the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, which dismissed a motion seeking to stay its judgment filed by the affected chairmen.

The court had on Monday ruled that the chairmen were not entitled to any tenure extension and awarded costs against them.

However, in a statement signed by the NLC Osun State chairman, Comrade Christopher Abimbola Arapasopo, the union said the court’s decision rendered the claims of the sacked chairmen to office “null, void, and of no legal consequence.”

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The labour union subsequently instructed NULGE members in all 30 Local Government Areas, Local Council Development Areas, and Area Offices in Osun State to immediately lock the entrance gates of council secretariats against the affected chairmen, councillors, and their appointees.

It also directed workers to secure vital administrative offices and council properties, while urging them to remain calm and continue their official duties without panic.

The statement further advised workers to report any attempt to forcefully gain access to the secretariats to the NLC leadership and relevant security agencies.

The directive, the union said, takes immediate effect and will remain in force pending further communication from the NLC Osun State Council. (The Guardian)