Ogun Commissioner withdraws resignation

Few days after announcing his resignation, Ogun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Jide Ojuko, on Friday withdrew his resignation as a member of the cabinet.

Ojuko on Tuesday announced his resignation over the Obaship tussle in Aworiland in Ado-Odo/Ota local government area of the state.

But in his address to newsmen on Friday, the Commissioner said the governor rejected his resignation and that the issues that prompted his resignation were being looked into.

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Ojuko described his resignation letter as a “love letter between two lovers.”

He said, “The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has rejected the earlier sent letter of resignation which was circulated by the media.

“In view of this development, I am back at my desk and wish to place on record that the issues surrounding my earlier resignation are being looked into.

“Let me also clear the air that the content of the letter was being misinterpreted. While I appreciate my good people of Ota State Constituency for their understanding, I remain the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs till the end of this administration.”

By Babatunde Alao…

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