Osun State Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke has declared Friday, August 14, a work-free day to enable public service workers to participate in Saturday’s governorship election.
A circular issued by the Head of Service, Ayanleye Aina, said the decision was aimed at allowing workers to travel where necessary and prepare to exercise their voting rights on Saturday.
The circular noted that all categories of workers are covered by the declaration, except those engaged in emergency and essential duties.
Meanwhile, Governor Adeleke has urged Osun workers, their relatives and friends to turn out massively to vote on Saturday. He also called on them to defend their votes to ensure the continuity of good governance across the state.
In a pre-election message to the workers, the governor commended the steadfastness of labour leaders and workers in supporting his administration while lauding the mutually beneficial relationship between his administration and Osun workers.
“The time for action has come. As formal workers in state establishments, I task you with mobilising informal workers, artisans and professional bodies. We must remain strong in defence of our constitutional rights to vote and be voted for.”
