Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Tuesday, urged local government workers to resume, just as it announced recognition of the council chairmen reinstated by the Court of Appeal on February 10, 2025.
The national president of ALGON, Bello Lawal, in a letter addressed to the reinstated ALGON chairman in Osun, Samuel Idowu Abiodun, obtained by our correspondent in Osogbo, called for caution and tolerance over the crisis in the state.
The letter dated 17th March, 2025, was titled: “Re: Court of appeal judgment delivered on 10th February, 2025; Appeal to local government workers in Osun state to resume work.”
It reads: “I am directed to inform you that ALGON leadership has been keenly following political developments as it affects local government councils in Osun state and condemns the unnecessary and wanton destruction of lives and properties, most especially the death of Hon. Abbas, a member of ALGON.
We extend our condolence and pray against such occurrences.
“ALGON is law abiding association that believes in the rule of law and consequently uphold the decision of the Court of Appeal which reinstated you and your peers as the legal council chairmen in Osun state. ALGON will recognise you as such. However, we plead caution, tolerance and maturity in navigating the precarious situation.
“ALGON Leadership will reach out to the leadership of NULGE, to seek their intervention and to appeal to local government staff in Osun state to resume their lawful duties.”