Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun sworn in the newly elected Local Government chairmen in the state.
The governor pledged to end all forms of tyranny and hooliganism in the state during the swearing in exercise on Monday at the Presidential Lodge in Abeokuta, the state capital.
He vowed that anyone found culpable in the recent disturbances at Iperu-Remo during the just-concluded local government elections would face the full weight of the law, irrespective of their status.
Abiodun emphasised that the era of hooliganism and thuggery must come to an end in Ogun State, reaffirming his commitment as the Chief Security Officer to safeguard peace and order.
The governor condemned the actions of individuals who imported illegal security operatives to disrupt the elections, adding that such behaviour would not be tolerated.
“I want to commend our law enforcement agencies. Despite attempts by some individuals to disrupt the elections, their plans were thwarted.
“Let me assure you that the events in Iperu are under thorough investigation. Anyone found guilty—no matter their rank or influence—will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” he stated.
Abiodun disclosed that certain individuals hired thugs, hoodlums, and unauthorized policemen to create chaos during the elections, even going so far as to attack the vice-chairman of a local government in his hometown.
He challenged them to uphold the State’s vision by serving all citizens regardless of faith, tribe or political affiliations.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, the Chairman, Sagamu Local Government Area, Hon. Olasile Odulate, appreciated the governor and the people of the State for the confidence reposed in them, even as he pledged that they would uphold the principles of good governance and deliver impactful leadership to the people in their respective council areas.
The election was conducted on Saturday and was rejected by the major opposition parties in the state.
The parties accused the state government of not conducting the election but writing names for the All Progressives Congress (APC) as there were no election materials.
Ogun Governor Swears-In Newly Elected LG Chairmen is first published on The Whistler Newspaper