The constitutional tenure of the elected Chairmen and Councillors of Local Governments in Ondo State ends today, 30th August 2023. This implies that all Chairmen and Councillors would vacate their respective offices accordingly and hand over the administration of the Local Governments.
Pursuant to the foregoing and in order not to allow for vacuum, the Acting Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has directed the Heads of Local Government Administration in the eighteen (18) Local Governments across the State to take charge of the administration of the Local Governments forthwith, pending further directives from the State Government. The outgoing officials are also enjoined to handover properly, please.
The State Government appreciates the outgoing Chairmen and Councillors for their meritorious services to the people of Ondo State, while also wishing them the best in their future endeavours.
Thank you.
Mr Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson Press Secretary to the Governor, Office of the Acting Governor, 30th August, 2023
