Osun NULGE Demands Security Assurance, Announces January 5 Resumption

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The Osun State chapter of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has announced January 5, 2026, as the official resumption date for its members across all local government secretariats in the state.

The union said that the decision followed a series of security council meetings convened to assess safety conditions and ensure a smooth return to work at the grassroots level.

In the statement signed by the NULGE President, Dr. Nathaniel Ogungbangbe, the union recalled that its members had earlier withdrawn their services and embarked on a sit-at-home action due to what it described as a volatile security situation occasioned by leadership disputes and political tensions between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the control of local government secretariats in Osun State.

He stressed that adequate security must be put in place to prevent violence and protect workers from harm, noting that any collapse of law and order arising from inadequate security measures would be the responsibility of the authorities.

He added that the letter should serve as proof that security agencies had been formally notified.

The union also cited legal issues surrounding the tenure of some council officials, stating that the sacked APC chairmen had admitted before the Supreme Court that they were elected on October 15, 2022, for a three-year tenure which expired on October 30, 2025.

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‎It added that the officials were currently seeking tenure extension at the Federal High Court in Osogbo, describing their continued occupation of council secretariats as illegal.

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He said, “As you are aware, our members were asked to withdraw their services and embark on a sit-at-home action following the volatile security situation arising from the leadership tussle and rival political friction between PDP and APC over the control of Local Government Secretariats in Osun State. To safeguard the lives of our members, we had no choice but to vacate these premises.
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‎“However, following internal deliberations, the union has resolved that its members shall resume work on Monday, 5th January, 2026.

“To ensure this resumption does not lead to a breakdown of law and order or result in physical harm to our members, we formally request the deployment of sufficient security personnel to all 30 Local Government Councils, Area offices, and LCDAs Secretariats to forestall violence and provide a secure working environment.”

“Our prayers: In view of our scheduled resumption on 5th January, 2026, we respectfully request the Security Agencies to: Deploy adequate security to the 30 Local Government councils, Area offices, and LCDAs Secretariats to prevent intimidation, harassment, or disruption of lawful duties.”