Local Government Chairmen and leaders of the House, in the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Ogun State, have been called upon to unite and work in harmony, in order to move the councils and the State forward.
The State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Jide Ojuko made the call at a meeting, held with the local government chieftains at the Obas' Complex Hall, Oke- Mosan, Abeokuta.
Ojuko maintained that oneness and peaceful co-existence of the State remained un-negotiable, as the State government was committed to strengthening the Local Government Councils, in order to ensure even and rapid development in all nooks and crannies of the State.
"We are one family, we should all work together in peace and harmony, so let us shun acts capable of causing distractions between the executive and the legislative arms of the Councils", Ojuko charged.
He added that government would not fold its arms and watch the councils go astray, hence stakeholders should use dialogue in settling disputes and follow due process in the discharge of their duties at all times.
In his submission, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Political Matters, Hon. Tola Banjo appealed to the house leaders to cooperate with the Chairmen towards achieving common goal.
Speaking on behalf of the Councils, Chairman of Ijebu East Central Local Council Development Area, Hon. Bayo Oshokomaya, assured that dialogue would be us.ed to resolve issues affecting cordial relationship at the local levels, pointing out that unity should be the concern of all.
Responding, the Chairman, Abeokuta North Local Government, Hon. Kunle Folarin, assured that conflicts affecting smooth running of the Councils across the State would be resolved, calling on leaders to avoid utterances that could cause disharmony in their respective councils.
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