Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has declared Friday, August 14, 2026, a work-free day for all categories of public service workers in the state. The declaration is intended to enable workers to travel where necessary and adequately prepare to exercise their constitutional right to vote in the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026.
The directive was contained in a circular issued by the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina, and made public by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mr. Olawale Rasheed.
According to the circular, the work-free day covers all categories of public workers across the state. Workers engaged in emergency and essential duties are, however, exempted and are expected to remain on duty.
In a pre-election message to workers, Governor Adeleke urged Osun public servants, their relatives, and friends to turn out massively on election day and defend their votes to ensure the continuity of good governance in the state.
The Governor commended the leadership of organised labour and the state’s workforce for their steadfast support of his administration. He described the relationship between his government and Osun workers as mutually beneficial.
“The time for action has come. As formal workers at state establishments, I task you to mobilise informal workers, artisans and professional bodies. We must remain strong in defence of our constitutional rights to vote and be voted for,” Adeleke stated.
“We must defend the gains of the last three and a half years plus. Ours is a workers-friendly government which has delivered across the board to labour and the people of Osun. We cannot and must not allow a return to the dark days,” the Governor added.
Governor Adeleke called on all eligible voters to participate fully in the electoral process and safeguard the progress recorded under his administration.