Following the suspension of the 18 local government chairmen and their deputies, the embattled chairman of Oredo Local Government Council, Tom Obaseki has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Acting Head of Administration/Director of Finance and Accounts over non payment of two month salaries.
Media Talk Africa reports that the letter of ultimatum dated February 12, 2025 requested the Head of Local Administration to urgently explain the non-payment of salaries to the chairman, vice chairman, councilors and political appointees of the council.
Obaseki also requested the HOLGA to provide any documented evidence to justify the reason for the delay in the payment of the salaries.
He said those that were not paid salary for the month of January and February are the elected chairman, vice chairman and councillors,
Others are Secretary to the Council, Supervisors, Special Advisers and Special Assistants to the Council.
The letter reads in part: “I have just been informed that the elected Councillors of Oredo Local Government Council were not paid their salaries for January 2025.
“Additionally, the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary to the Council, Supervisors, Special Advisers, and Special Assistants to the Council have not received their salaries for December 2024 and January 2025.
“This situation is highly concerning as it affects the financial well-being and effectiveness of the affected officials.
“The delay in salary payment raises serious questions regarding administrative and financial management within the Council.
“In light of this, I kindly request you to provide a formal written explanation for the non-payment of these salaries within 24 hours.
“Furthermore, I request that you provide any documented evidence justifying the reasons for this delay.
“Your immediate attention to this matter is highly anticipated, and I look forward to your prompt response and resolution”, he said.
