By Ayodele Oni
Governor-elect of Osun state, Senator Ademola Àdeleke has reacted to last minutes appointments by outgoing administration of Governor Gboyega Oyetola, warning beneficiaries not to rejoice yet.
Adeleke was reacting to Thursday elevation and inauguration of 30 directors in the state civil service to permanent secretaries by the outgoing government.
Adeleke is expected to be sworn in on Monday. His election is still being challenged by Oyetola at the election Petition Tribunal.
A statement by Olawale Rasheed, spokesman for the Governor elect states that “Any Coordinating Director who accept a permanent Secretary appointment from outgoing Governor Gboyega Oyetola will exit the service from November 28th.
The statement added that the Governor-elect affirmed that taking such appointments at this last minute indicated the readiness of those directors to exit the state service.
” We want to put on records that those who accept the appointments should be ready to leave the service whether or not their service tenure has reached statutory age.
“The occupants will be treated as political appointees, who will automatically follow the outgoing Governor out of public service from November 28.
“At the same time, those who still want to remain in service of Osun state government should decline the Greek gift from the outgoing Governor.
“We affirm that no waiver will be entertained in sacking from office any kangaroo permanent secretary.”
