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Osogbo, Osun State - Governor Ademola Adeleke, has directed the newly elected local government chairmen and councillors to stay away from their respective secretariats.

Governor Adeleke said this is to prevent clashes with those allegedly occupying the offices illegally.

As reported by The Nation, Adeleke stated this while speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at Government House, Oke-Fia, Osogbo, on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

The governor urged the newly elected local government officials to focus on delivering good governance in line with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) manifesto.

Adeleke instructed the newly elected LG officials to refrain from entering the council secretariats until the judiciary resolves the situation.

He emphasised patience and strict adherence to legal procedures.