2023: Oyetola tells interested aspirants to resign 

Osun state governor, Adegboyega Oyetola,Tuesday directed all political appointees with an interest to contest the 2023 general elections to resign their appointments with immediate effect.


Some of the political appointees have been inscribing their names on face caps and vests, waiting for the governor’s directives to make a public declaration.

While some are interested in going to the Senate, some are eyeing House of Representatives tickets.


A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Oluwole Oyebamiji, said the governor gave the directive in line with Sections 84 (12) and 29(1) of the Electoral Acts 2022 as well as the Electoral timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).


“Notice is hereby given to all political appointees in Osun state to comply with the directive of the Governor and the provision of the law,” the statement added.