Osun government says LG workers still get paid despite withheld funds
The Osun State Government has denied reports that local government workers are not receiving their salaries due to withheld federal allocations. According to the Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi, salaries are being paid on time through state intervention. The government clarified that while some allowances are affected, core salaries remain uninterrupted. Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke is said to have ensured financial stability for workers despite financial constraints.
What we know
- The Osun State Government insists there has been no interruption in the payment of core salaries to local government workers.
- Kolapo Alimi stated that salaries are paid fully and as at when due, despite the withholding of approximately ₦230 billion in federal allocations.
- The government says allowances and supplementary payments have been affected, but not the main salaries.
- The withheld funds were meant for grassroots administration, development projects, and worker benefits, causing financial strain.
- The situation follows ongoing political and legal disputes over local government control since Governor Adeleke’s inauguration in 2022, including a court order in September 2025 restraining access to certain local government accounts.
