ALGON OSUN

06/10/2025

RESPONSE TO THE FALSE CLAIM BY MR SARAFA AWOTUNDE (SPAIN)

Our attention has been drawn to another misleading and baseless statement from one Mr. Sarafadeen Abiodun Awotunde (Spain), who keeps parading himself as the authentic ALGON Chairman in Osun State.

We want to make it clear that Sarafa is not recognised by anyone, either at the state or national level of ALGON. His claim is false and has no backing in law or reality. He is only trying to mislead the public and cause confusion among local government workers.

The National Body of ALGON only recognises Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun as the legitimate and authentic Chairman of ALGON in Osun State. Any other claim from Mr Sarafa or his group is nothing but impersonation and should be completely ignored.

We call on law enforcement agencies to invite Sarafadeen Awotunde for questioning over his continuous impersonation and false claims, which are capable of causing unrest in the state.

We urge the public and local government workers not to be distracted by his falsehood. They should continue to cooperate with the recognised leadership under Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun, who remains the only ALGON Chairman known and accepted by the national body and the law of the land.

Signed:
Yusuf Ayandayo Abidemi ,
ALGON media and publicity.
Osun State Chapter

06/10/2025

05/10/2025

ALGON WELCOMES OSUN LG WORKERS’ DECISION TO RESUME DUTY TOMORROW MONDAY 06/10/25 , COMMENDS THEIR COMMITMENT TO SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE.

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State Chapter, welcomes the decision of Local Government workers across the state to resume work at their respective Local government secretariats tomorrow Monday 06/10/25.

As the ALGON Chairman - I Hon Samuel Idowu Abiodun commends the workers for their courage, maturity, and renewed commitment to serve the people at the grassroots. This action shows their genuine dedication to progress and stability in the local government system.

We appreciate their readiness to work in harmony with the duly elected APC Chairmen across all the 30 Local Governments of Osun State. This cooperation is essential for effective administration and the delivery of good governance to our people at the grassroot level.

ALGON assures all workers of a conducive secured working environment and continuous engagement to address their welfare and legitimate concerns through dialogue and understanding. No victimisation or harassment for anyone who resumes his or her normal work as we have determined to encourage partnership and cooperation to make positive improvements and impacts on our people.

Together, we shall restore efficiency, accountability, and meaningful development at the grassroots in Osun State. I welcome you all back to your work and Iam wishing you all a successful resumption.

Signed:
Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun
Chairman, ALGON, Osun State Chapter

03/10/2025

Osun ALGON Vows to Recall Sacked Workers, Offset Traditional Rulers’ Arrears

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State Chapter, has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots governance.

The Chairman of ALGON, Hon. Abiodun Idowu said this in a statement issued on Thursday, stressing that the legally recognized All Progressives Congress (APC)-led local government executives remain the authentic administrators of the 30 local governments and the area office in the state.

He recalled that the mandate freely given to them by the people in October 2022 was temporarily interrupted by Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration before being restored by the Court of Appeal on February 10, 2025.

"Plans are ongoing to recall and re-engage the 1,500 teachers employed by the last APC government of former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola but sacked by the present administration. We will also recall the dismissed health workers, O’YES cadets, and O’Meal vendors. Beyond recalling them, we will offset part of their salaries and emoluments. This is a policy statement, not politics,” Idowu said.

He further assured that traditional rulers in the state would also benefit, as arrangements have been concluded to clear arrears owed them by the state government.

Idowu accused the Adeleke administration of using the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) and other groups to frustrate the release of federal allocations meant for local governments, which he said would have eased financial pressures on traditional rulers, teachers, and health workers.

"Our Kabiyesis, sacked teachers, health workers, O’YES and O’Meal workers will smile again,” he declared.

The ALGON chairman Hon Abiodun Idowu also dismissed reports circulating in the media that the APC was plotting to siphon the local government allocation by illegally instructing commercial bank to deduct 15 percent of local government allocations as legal fees, insisting that all actions of the council executives since they were reinstated in February had been guided by the rule of law, pledging that his leadership would continue to uphold due process in contract awards and public fund management.

Signed:
Hon Samuel Idowu Abiodun
Osun State, Algon chairman

01/10/2025

FG ALLOCATES WITHHELD FUNDS DIRECTLY TO OSUN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.

There is wide jubilation in Osun State tonight as the reinstated APC Chairmen received the withheld 8-month Local Government Allocation directly from the Federal Government account. This historic moment marks a significant milestone for Osun State, making it the first out of 36 states to receive Local Government Allocations directly from the Federal Government.

This achievement is a direct result of efforts to implement Local Government autonomy, as prescribed by the Supreme Court judgement. The direct allocation of funds to Local Governments is expected to enhance their financial independence and enable them to deliver more effectively to their constituents.

The people of Osun State have expressed immense joy and gratitude, celebrating this breakthrough as a testament to the state's commitment to fiscal responsibility and good governance. This development is poised to boost local development projects, improve service delivery, and enhance the overall quality of life for residents.

As we celebrate this achievement, we look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on our communities and the state's overall development trajectory.

29/09/2025

27/09/2025

09/09/2025

Algon Osun Press Release:
Re: NULGE President’s Partisan Statement on Osun Local Government Funds on Monday
8th September 2025

Our attention has been drawn to a press statement issued by the President of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Osun State chapter, Mr. Nathaniel Ogungbangbe and published in Punch newspaper of Monday 08/09/2025, in which he abandoned the neutrality expected of a union leader and openly aligned himself with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State.

It is most unfortunate that a man who is supposed to defend the welfare of workers has now turned himself into a political mouthpiece, issuing statements that are clearly biased and designed to serve partisan interests.

We wish to state clearly:

1. The elected APC chairmen and councillors are the legitimate and legal representatives of the people of OSUN State at the grassroot level going by the judgement of Akure Appeal Court judgement of February 10th, 2025. Their tenure cannot be illegally terminated by executive fiat as done by OSUN State Governor Ademola Adeleke in 2022 and Caretaker committees that were unknown to the 1999 Constitution were appointed in flagrant violation of democratic principles.

2. The Nulge president and his partisan Nulge factional members have no authority to dictate to the Accountant-General of the Federation or the Central Bank of Nigeria on how to function or on how to perform their duties. His attempt to blackmail these federal institutions is reckless, exposes his partisanship and lack of respect to institutional order.

3. The Supreme Court is not being preempted. On the contrary, the elected local government officials are simply insisting on their constitutional rights and for the lawful release of funds to all constitutionally recognised Local councils in Osun State in line with the subsisting judgement of February 10th 2025 and the judgement was not appealed against till today.

4. NULGE president has dragged their factional members into partisan politics in Osun State . Civil servants are non-partisan by law, and the reckless conduct of their president risks putting the union on a collision course with the constitution.

The facts are clear:

It is the PDP government in Osun that has unlawfully hijacked local government administration in 2022 and denied grassroots people their constitutional right to democratically elected leadership and funds. The different Court cases pending in different courts and instituted by OSUN State government are the reason for withholding Local government allocation and Stop apportioning blames on Federal government and it's agencies and personalities.

It is the APC chairmen and councillors, duly elected by the people of OSUN State in 2022 still remain the authentic representatives of the local governments until the expiration of their tenure.

We therefore urge the Accountant-General of the Federation, the Central Bank of Nigeria, and all relevant authorities to ignore distractions from partisan voices. The rule of law and the sanctity of democratic elections must be protected at all times.

Finally, we call on Osun workers, civil society, and well-meaning Nigerians to see through the propaganda being spread under the cover of unionism. The people’s mandate cannot be stolen by political manipulation...

Signed:
Hon Samuel Idowu Abiodun
Osun State, Algon chairman
09/09/2025

05/09/2025

RE: OSUN LG ALLOCATION ISSUES.
Our attention has been drawn to a mischievous and misleading press statement issued yesterday by a group of impostors parading themselves as the “ALGON leadership” in Osun State. We wish to state categorically that this group, sponsored by the ruling PDP in Osun State, is unknown to the national leadership of ALGON and has no legitimacy whatsoever under the law.

For the avoidance of doubt, we, the duly elected APC local government chairmen in Osun State, are the authentic ALGON and we remain the only body recognized by the National ALGON Secretariat as well as by the constitution of the Association. The official letter of recognition dated 17th March, 2025 recognizes me as the only ALGON chairman till today. I have said this many times and I published the official letter that recognizes me as the only ALGON chairman in Osun State but yet some impostors are still parading themselves as ALGON leadership and OSUN pdp government is promoting them along side some media houses like Tribune Newspaper-- see Tribune front page of Friday 05/09/25.

The so-called PDP ALGON has no legal foundation. Their claims are built on propaganda and political sponsorship, not on any valid election or recognition. Our elections were conducted in line with the law as Local government Chairmen on 15/10/22 and confirmed by the Akure Appeal Court judgement of February 10th, 2025. Any other decision outside February 10th 2025 is just an academic exercise.

Contrary to their baseless allegations, we have the mandate to fulfilled all requirements with the relevant agencies of government to be able to function as the only valid Council Chairmen in Osun State and in accordance with relevant regulations, bearing in mind the peculiar situation of OSUN State with special reference to a politically motivated and unending workers strike. The CBN being a regulatory institution should be contacted if any one is in doubt of their operations instead of making a baseless allegation against a reputable institution. Our highly respected Lawyer and Barrister Kunle Adegoke (SAN), clearly stated his position on national Arise television, and we stand firmly with him on that truth. He has every right to hold and air his opinion as a citizen of Nigeria. It is unbelievable that Nulge Osun can turn a branch of a political party and hold the system into stand still and we should continue to watch till eternity.

We assure the public that there is no illegality in our efforts to make the system work in the face of unnecessary hostility. Rather, the move is to ensure that local governments in Osun State and infact the people of OSUN State have direct access to their fund, free from the manipulations of the state governments, which has historically hijacked local government funds in almost all the states of the federation.

It is laughable that the same PDP that has consistently denied local governments in Osun State their constitutional rights to autonomy is now pretending to be a defender of the people’s funds. The truth is simple: their so-called ALGON is an invention of political desperation, and their statement is nothing but a smokescreen to cover up their fear of accountability and stability.

We remain the only lawful ALGON in Osun State, duly recognized at the national level.

We have complied with all statutory requirements in partnership with all relevant agencies of government.

We are aligned with the rule of law, not propaganda.

We shall continue to defend the mandate freely given to us and protect the constitutional rights of local governments in Osun State.

We therefore call on the public to disregard the reckless and illegal claims of the PDP impostors. Their aim is to confuse the people of Osun State and distract from their own failures in governance.

The people of Osun State deserve transparency, accountability, and true local government autonomy. We, the authentic ALGON under my leadership stands ready to deliver that mandate. No amount of propaganda or impersonation will erase the truth of our legitimacy.

Signed;
Hon Samuel Idowu ABIODUN .

OSUN State ALGON chairman.

29/08/2025

*DISCLAIMER*
It has come to our attention that a hacker is attempting to deceive people by sending out fake messages about a so-called virtual meeting, asking recipients to send a code back to him. Please be informed that this is a scam.

Kindly disregard such messages and, if possible, block the sender immediately.

Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun is not aware of any virtual meeting and has not authorized any such communication.

25/08/2025

ALGON Chairman Felicitates Former Speaker, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye, at 53

On behalf of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State Chapter, I, Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun, felicitate with the former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye, on the occasion of his 53rd birthday.

Our political journey together in the House remains memorable. As Minority Leader, you showed courage and dedication. As Majority Leader, you gave stability and direction. And as Speaker, you provided purposeful leadership that strengthened the institution of the Assembly. Serving alongside you as Deputy Chief Whip afforded me the opportunity to witness your commitment to the growth of our democracy.

At 53, you remain a leader of vision and impact whose contributions to the development of Osun State will never be forgotten.

I pray that God grants you long life, good health, and greater achievements in the years ahead.

Happy 53rd Birthday, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye.

Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun
Chairman, ALGON Osun State

22/07/2025