The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, has alerted security agencies in the state to a possible breakdown of law and order across the 30 local government areas and the Ife-East Area Office, Modakeke, urging them to hold the President of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Osun State chapter, Comrade Kehinde Nathaniel Ogungbangbe, responsible should any breach of peace occur.
The warning was issued on Monday by the Osun ALGON leadership, comprising local government chairmen in the state, amid ongoing tension surrounding the prolonged withdrawal of services by local government workers.
ALGON accused the NULGE leadership of actions capable of undermining peace and stability at the grassroots, particularly following the reinstatement of council chairmen and councillors by the Court of Appeal.
The association also alleged that the industrial action embarked upon by local government workers since February was politically motivated and aimed at frustrating local government administration in the state.
Recall that NULGE, under the leadership of Ogungbangbe, directed its members to withdraw their services and vacate council secretariat following the resumption of office by the APC-reinstated council officials. The sit-at-home action has reportedly lasted for about 10 months.
In a new development, Ogungbangbe on Monday, December 29, 2025, announced January 5, 2026, as the resumption date for local government workers, while also calling on security agencies for protection. ALGON, however, described the move as a ploy to incite unrest and destabilize the councils.
Reacting in a statement signed by its Chairman, Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun, ALGON described the NULGE president’s announcement and requests as “frivolous” and warned against any attempt to create chaos or jeopardize the peace that, according to the association, has been maintained since the council officials’ reinstatement.
Abiodun stressed that the APC-elected chairmen and councillors remain the constitutionally recognised occupants of the councils, noting that issues relating to tenure are still before the court. He cautioned Ogungbangbe against any action that could expose local government workers or the general public to danger.
ALGON further accused the NULGE president of partisanship and attempting to assume the role of a court by determining who should occupy council offices. The association insisted that its members’ occupation of council secretariats is legal, constitutional, and legitimate until the final determination of their tenure suit at the Federal High Court in Osogbo.
The association reaffirmed its commitment to peace, unity, and stability across all councils in the state and urged security agencies to remain vigilant.
It also called on all APC council chairmen, vice chairmen, councillors, and political functions to continue to discharge their duties pending the outcome of the ongoing legal processes.