Governor Adeleke of Osun State has warned the newly sworn-in local government caretaker committee members against financial recklessness and taking more wives.
At the swearing-in ceremony, Adeleke emphasized that now is not the time to take more wives and that anyone found engaging in “corrupt practices” will be held accountable.
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He further stressed that the newly appointed caretaker committee members should focus on fulfilling their duties to the best of their ability and should adhere to the highest standards of ethical behaviour while in office.
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The governor’s warning serves as a reminder to his public officials that they are expected to serve with integrity and should not take advantage of their positions of power for personal gain.
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He said:
“Very important is the issue of financial discipline.
This is not the time to marry a second or third wife.
This is a time of financial prudence.
Anyone found engaging in corrupt practices will be severely sanctioned.
“Your appointment is part of the process by my administration to kickstart a process that will produce a democratically elected local government system.
“I am directing you to hit the ground running by developing your respective local government areas through developmental initiatives.”