The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has issued a warning to the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke over alleged victimisation of local government workers. The party claimed that the state government is subjecting some council employees to investigations and disciplinary proceedings due to their alleged support for the APC during the August 15, 2026, governorship election. This was stated in a release signed by the party's Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi.
According to the APC, a committee was constituted by the Osun State Local Government Service Commission to investigate workers suspected of supporting the opposition during the election. The committee is reportedly chaired by Tunji Adeleke Jnr, the governor's nephew and chairman of the Local Government Service Commission. The party alleged that some local government workers have been summoned before an investigative and disciplinary panel at the commission's premises in the Osun State Secretariat, Abere, Osogbo.
The APC claimed that the workers are being questioned about their political activities and contacts before and during the election. The party also raised concerns over the alleged examination of the workers' mobile phones. It stated that some workers were reportedly directed to submit their phones for scrutiny, with their messages and communications allegedly examined for links to APC members and supporters.
The party described the actions as "inhuman, barbaric, and unconstitutional" and warned the governor's administration to stop the alleged victimisation. The APC stressed that it is unfair to dehumanise local government workers based on their political affiliation. The party's statement has raised concerns about the political tensions in the state and the treatment of civil servants.
Governor Ademola Adeleke's administration has yet to react to the allegations. However, the governor has been working to consolidate power and stabilise the state's political landscape since assuming office. The alleged victimisation of local government workers has sparked fears of a crackdown on opposition supporters and raised questions about the administration's commitment to democratic values.
The incident has also raised concerns about the potential impact on the state's workforce and the delivery of public services. Local government workers play a critical role in delivering essential services to communities, and any disruption to their work could have significant consequences. The APC's warning has highlighted the need for the administration to balance its political interests with the need to maintain a stable and professional workforce.
The situation is being closely monitored by stakeholders, who are calling for a resolution to the crisis. The APC's statement has also sparked a renewed debate about the role of politics in the civil service and the need for a clear separation between political affiliation and job performance. The administration's response to the allegations will be crucial in determining the trajectory of the crisis and its impact on the state's politics and workforce.
Key points
- APC warns Gov Adeleke administration over alleged victimisation of LG workers based on political affiliations.
