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Gboyega Oyetola, governor of Osun, has directed political appointees in the state seeking to contest in the 2023 general election to resign from office.

The governor’s directive was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Oluwole Oyebamiji, secretary to the Osun state government.

According to the statement, the governor’s decision was taken in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022, which bars political appointees from participating in party primaries as delegates or aspirants.

“Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola the Executive Governor of Osun State, has directed ALL Political Appointees in the state with interest to contest the 2023 General Elections to resign their appointments with immediate effect,” the statement reads.

“This is sequel to the Executive Council meeting of Wednesday 13th April 2022 and the combined effect of Sections 84(12) and 29(1) of the Electoral Acts 2022 as well as the Electoral timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

“Notice is hereby given to ALL Political Appointees in Osun State to comply with the directive of Mr. Governor and the provision of the Law.”

Section 84(12) of the new electoral act states: “No political appointee at any level shall be a voting delegate or be voted for at the convention or congress of any political party for the purpose of the nomination of candidates for any election.”