Fresh Protest Hits Osun as Teachers Mount Pressure on Governor Adeleke Over Reinstatement
- Teachers relieved of their job by Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state have hit the streets of Osogbo to protest
- The teachers, in a peaceful protest, were seen with placards that had inscriptions appealing for their reinstatement
- It was gathered that the previous administration of ex-governor Gboyega Oyetola employed the teachers
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Osun, Osogbo - The streets of Osogbo, the capital city of Osun state, has been filled with droves of teachers employed by the previous administration and fired by Governor Ademola Adeleke.
As reported by Punch Newspaper, the teachers were seen with placards with different inscriptions on Monday, February 13.
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The teachers appealed to Adeleke to reconsider his decision and reinstate them into the teaching fold.
Legit.ng gathered that before the recent development, at least 1,500 teachers were employed by the administration of ex-governor Gboyega Oyetola between September and October 2022.
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A representative of the protesting teachers, Olufemi Adedeji, revealed that the employment of the 1,500 teachers followed due process.
Adedeji said:
“I am one of the 1,500 newly recruited teachers for both primary and secondary schools in Osun. I was given an appointment letter on September 30, 2022, and the process for this recruitment began in the year 2020.
“And immediately we were given appointment letters, and we all reported to our primary places of assignment.
“We have been dutiful, patriotic citizens of this state, and upon resumption, we were gladly received by teachers, students, and the leadership of the Parents and Teachers Association."
Sacked teachers lament non-payment of 4 months' salary
He revealed that he and his colleagues worked for over four months and they were not paid even after their dismissal by the incumbent government.
Adedeji further noted that several efforts have been put forward to get the governor's attention, but all to no avail.
He added:
“We are pleading with our Governor and all stakeholders and well-meaning citizens of the state to plead with him to reconsider us and give us a positive response. We are dying in silence.”
Despite Being Sacked by Tribunal, Gov Adeleke Gives Crucial Order in Favour of Osun Workers
In another development, Governor Adeleke seems to have moved past the recent judgement handed to him by the Osun Election Tribunal, regarding his July 16, 2022 governorship election.
The PDP governor has ordered the immediate payment of arrears of half salary to workers in Osun state.
This development, which would gladden the heart of the public servants in the state, was part of Adeleke's mandate to secure the welfare of workers during his tenure.
2023 Elections: APC, PDP Clash over Plots to Disrupt Tinubu's Rally in Osun
Meanwhile, the APC is claiming that ahead of its presidential campaign rally in Osun, the PDP in the state has hired thugs to disrupt the event.
According to the APC, this planned attack is being sponsored by Governor Ademola Adeleke.
However, in reaction, the PDP has debunked the claim, adding that the APC is accusing its platform of what it (APC) is capable of.
Source: Legit.ng
