Drama as Governor Ademola Adeleke Employed Osun Amotekun Corps as Adhoc Operative -By Segun Adebowale

Osun State is the operational base for all Amotekun Corps in the Southwest, but it’s sad that the governor of Osun State betrayed the Osun State Amotekun Corps by giving them Adhoc operative employment letters. This letter given to Osun Amotekun has killed their morale, and it will lead to disaster, as we are already witnessing. Governor Ademola Adeleke, you can’t expect a positive result from Amotekun Corps you employed without giving them job security. When they know they don’t have a future in the service, it will definitely lead to all forms of uniform crimes, such as extortion, bribery, extrajudicial killing, violation of human rights, and others.

You don’t expect someone who protects Osun State with their life not to have proper welfare packages. Governor Ademola Adeleke, a few months ago, you gave a Puff-puff seller a standard appointment letter within a week, but Osun State Amotekun are bleeding with no proper care. Mr. Governor, what is the offense or sin of Osun State Amotekun Corps that makes you hate them with passion? Everything is not about dancing; protecting lives and property is not a joke; it’s a sacrifice.

Please, you need to reform Osun State Amotekun Corps in terms of professionalizing its operation and give them ranking structures and a grading system, which will also include better and standard appointment and confirmation letters. For the interest of the public and to clear doubts, here is the content of the letter. Let’s read together and judge if Osun State Government did well to Osun State Amotekun Corps.

Content of the letter issued by Osun State Government to Osun State Amotekun Corps:

OSUN STATE SECURITY NETWORK AGENCY & AMOTEKUN CORPS

HEADQUARTERS: AMOTEKUN BUILDING, OPP. TCN IKIRUN ROAD, POWERLINE, OSOGBO, OSUN STATE

Our Ref: 6

Your Ref:

Date: 10th May, 2025

LETTER OF APPOINTMENT AS AN ADHOC OPERATIVE

I am pleased to refer to your application for employment and subsequent interview and to inform you that the Osun State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps) has approved your appointment as an Adhoc Operative under the following terms and conditions:

Duties

Your duties shall include the usual responsibilities of the office in which you are engaged, as well as any other suitable duties which the Government may, from time to time, assign to you.

Remuneration

You will receive a fixed monthly salary of ₦75,000 (Seventy-Five Thousand Naira) only. This appointment is non-pensionable and non-taxable.

Full-Time Engagement

You shall not, directly or indirectly, engage in or be concerned with any other service or business, nor shall you receive any commission or gratification of any kind. You are expected to devote your full time and attention to the service of the Government.

Compliance with Regulations

You are to comply with the Public Service Regulations and other Government rules, instructions, and directives in force at the time of your service, and as may be amended. This is in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 4 of the Public Service Rules.

Termination of Appointment

This appointment is non-permanent and may be terminated at any time by the Government with one (1) month’s written notice, or by payment of one (1) month’s salary in lieu of notice.

Resignation Clause

Your right to resign shall be subject to any prior agreement you may have entered into with the Government regarding your engagement.

Medical Fitness

This offer is subject to your certification as medically fit for government service. You are therefore required to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical officer in a recognized Osun State Government Hospital and present a Medical Certificate of Fitness.

Letter of Guarantee

You are required to submit a Letter of Guarantee from a serving officer in the Osun State Civil Service, not below Grade Level 12, who will attest to your character and serve as your guarantor.

Submission Deadline

The required Medical Certificate and Guarantor’s Letter must be submitted within 14 days of the date of this letter. Failure to comply may result in the withdrawal of this offer.

Acceptance of Offer

You are expected to indicate your acceptance in writing within 14 days from the date of this letter. Failure to respond within this period shall be deemed as non-acceptance of the appointment.

Conclusion

Congratulations once again. We look forward to your dedicated and patriotic service in contributing to the safety and security of Osun State.

Signed,

Adedayo Adigun

For: Permanent Secretary