In compliance with the latest directive from the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Kehinde Almaroof-Oloyede, has withdrawn all appointments made after assuming office.
Almaroof-Oloyede was said to have decided, in compliance with the governor’s directives, that no aide should be appointed yet by any of the council chairmen in Lagos State.
The council boss’s decision was made public through a statement made available to The Guild on Friday by the council’s media unit, following a circular issued by the Ministry of Local Government that the governor has ordered that no appointment should be made until 60 days after assuming office.
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The council stressed that the appointment reversal reflects the administration’s unwavering commitment to the state government’s agenda.
According to the statement, this indicates the council’s continuous alignment with the administrative guidelines and leadership direction of the state for the overall good of the council and its people.
“However, it is important to note that the appointment of the Chief of Staff remains unaffected by this reversal. The Chairman appreciates the understanding and cooperation of all stakeholders and residents”.
While the Chief of Staff, Leke Banjoko’s appointment was not affected, others, including Special Assistant on Legal Matters, Joseph Asine; Special Assistant on Security Matters, SP Hassan Ogunleye (retd), and Personal Assistant on Political Matters, Azeez Olubiyo.
Sanwo-Olu said that the move was part of the government’s broader commitment to transparency, accountability, and performance-based governance at the grassroots level.
The directive is aimed at ensuring that the chairmen settle into office and commence active governance without delay.
Sanwo-Olu noted that there is no immediate pressure on the newly elected chairmen to appoint supervisors or special advisers. he stated that the directive was intentional, not a formality.
The governor emphasized the importance of engaging directly with their communities, studying the local landscape, and identifying the real needs and expectations of the people they serve.
He stressed that effective leadership must be informed by firsthand knowledge of grassroots concerns.
“We are going to give you time to settle in, to understand the rudiments of the work, to go around and go and learn and go around all your communities, hit the ground with an understanding of what people truly, really want.
“Make sure that you gather enough information, you know, about the expectations, real expectations of your people. We will give you 30 to 60 days before the issue of supervisors or SLG will come about,” he said.
Speaking at the event, Sanwo-Olu issued a reminder to the newly elected chairmen, cautioning them against using public office for personal gain.
He emphasized that true leadership is measured by its impact on the lives of the people, not by the benefits it brings to the officeholder.
He challenged the chairmen to focus on grassroots development, highlighting their position as the closest tier of government to the people.
