Below are the full reasons Why Governor Otu Dissolved the Local Government Service Commission Board.
The Office of the Chief Press Secretary released a statement on the 17 November 2025 announcing Governor Otu’s approval for the immediate dissolution of the Local Government Service Commission Board. The action follows allegations and reports that the recruitment exercise carried out by the Commission was compromised by abuses of office and racketeering.
The statement described the findings as “concerning,” a “betrayal of public trust” and “an affront to the ethics of service.” In response, the Governor has ordered the suspension of the compromised recruitment process and directed that the exercise remain suspended pending a fresh recruitment drive that will be transparent and strictly merit-based.
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Governor Otu emphasised that the new process will reflect the administration’s “uncompromising standards” and reiterated his government’s zero-tolerance stance towards corruption. The directive is intended to restore public confidence in local government institutions and ensure fairness and integrity in public sector employment.
The press release was signed by Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor. For further enquiries, the release lists media contacts at the Governor’s office.
On this note,
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The dissolution removes the current board members and places recruitment activities on hold.
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A new, transparent recruitment process will be designed and implemented to replace the compromised exercise.
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The action signals the state government’s commitment to accountability and strengthening public trust in local institutions.
In Summary Why Governor Otu Dissolved the Local Government Service Commission Board.
The dissolution of the Local Government Service Commission Board was carried out because of confirmed reports of serious misconduct, including:
1. Gross abuse of office
Members of the Board were found to have acted in ways that violated the principles of public service, misusing their positions for improper purposes.
2. Widespread employment racketeering
The recruitment exercise conducted by the Commission was compromised by fraudulent practices, including:
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Selling job slots
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Manipulating the recruitment list
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Engaging in unethical and illegal employment schemes
3. Betrayal of public trust
The Governor described the uncovered actions as a “betrayal of public trust” and an affront to service ethics, meaning the conduct directly undermined confidence in government institutions.
4. Need for a credible, fair recruitment process
Because the recruitment had been compromised, the Governor suspended it and directed that a fresh, transparent, and merit-driven process be conducted.
5. Zero tolerance for corruption
The Governor reaffirmed his administration’s zero tolerance for corruption and the need to restore confidence in public institutions.
Linus Obogo
Chief Press Secretary / Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor
Phone: 08033333428, 09014461818
Email: linusobogo@gmail.com
