Daud Olatunji
349 former councilors who served under the administration of the immediate past Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, have beseeched the current Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to address their outstanding severance packages, furniture allowances, and two months and 10 days of unpaid salary.
The ex-councillors, who rendered their services to the state between 2016 and 2019, visited the Governor’s office at Oke-mosan, Abeokuta on Monday to implore Abiodun to fulfill their entitlements.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Kayode Olumide from Abeokuta South Local Government lamented the challenges they faced, revealing that life had become difficult for many.
Olumide pleaded with Governor Abiodun to compassionately consider approving and directing the payment of their accumulated entitlements, highlighting the dire situation faced by some councilors, including health issues leading to fatalities.
“We are here today to meet with our amiable Governor, Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun.
“ We want to first commend him for his good works in the State. We know our Governor is not around, and that is why we have come here to meet you to help us pass our message to our amiable Governor,” stated Hon. Olumide.
The ex-councillors emphasized their loyalty and support to Governor Abiodun’s administration, acknowledging his achievements.
Olumide concluded with a plea for the Governor to intervene, stating, “We are begging our Governor to approve and direct the payment of these entitlements to us so we can be able to set up ourselves, and life can be easy for us.”
In response, Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele assured the councilors that she would convey their message to Governor Abiodun, expressing confidence that the Governor would address their concerns.
She urged the ex-councillors to remain calm and patient, emphasizing Governor Abiodun’s commitment to the state’s progress.
The Deputy Governor also called on the councilors to continue supporting the Governor’s efforts, highlighting his contributions to the state’s development.
As a token of appreciation, the councilors presented a gift to the Deputy Governor and extended felicitations on her 58th birthday celebration at the end of the meeting.
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