ABEOKUTA– The crisis rocking the Ogun state chapter of the Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) took another dimension as the Vice Chairman, Comrade Oke Oluwaseun Adedeji accused the Chairman, Comrade Ismail Oladipupo Sanyaolu of misappropriation of funds and abuse of power.
In a statement issued on Thursday, a copy made available to our reporter, Oke stated that the chairman described as arbitrary use of powers and gross Misappropriation of worker’s savings and dues, noting that the actions of the chairman is gradually decimating the strength and the good image of the Union.
In his reaction to a recent SEC meeting of the Union held on Thursday 31st of July, 2025 and presided by the chairman, he described the meeting as an illegal one, and not in any way in line with the constitution of the Union, saying the meeting held to cover up the alleged atrocities committed by the chairman.
While expressing his displeasure on the administration of the chairman, he disclosed how the Retirement Savings and Loans Scheme is been managed by the leadership of the union, notinghow some funds been approved illegally
“I, Comrade Oke Oluwaseun Adedeji, Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Civil Service Union, Ogun State Council, am constrained to address these urgent matters of utmost importance and a development that is at the moment, gradually decimating the strength and the good image of our dear Union, Nigeria Civil Service Union, Ogun State Council, which if not addressed now, the predicaments inflicted by the present leadership may consume it earlier than imagined.
“The Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU), is a labour Union affiliated to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) with over 5,000 dues and savings members across the Ogun State Public/Civil Service, with its Secretariat located opposite MKO Sports Arena, Kuto, Abeokuta”.
“Before I proceed, kindly permit me to use this medium to apologize to all our members, respected labour leaders both in our Union and other reputable Unions in the State, as well as the general public, for the unfortunate videos that have since been in circulation, subjecting our highly revered Union to public opprobrium, portraying nothing but a show of shame as exhibited by the State Chairman of our Union, Comrade Ismail Oladipupo Sanyaolu popularly known by many as Asunmo.
“The video of the purported and unconstitutional State Executive Council (SEC) meeting of the Union, held on Thursday 31st of July, 2025, absolutely exposed him as a leader who flagrantly flouts constitutional provision and exercises arbitrary use of powers and disobedience to the rule of law unabated.
“The State Chairman’s involvement in the charade called SEC meeting, clearly falls short of anything that can be regarded as standard practice expected of a leader of his standing, exposing many of his committed atrocities from inception, and as such remains strongly condemned, absolutely rejected, and a shameful display of crass ignorance in deep rooted knowledge of unionism.
“Gentlemen of the Press, our dear Union, NCSU is the first Union in Nigeria having been founded in 1912 with a very rich Constitution that guides its ethical principles and moral values which have since made it stand out till date. Owing to that rich background, it is therefore saddened that a character like Asunmo ever emerged as our Council Chairman.
“In one of the videos that recorded the charade, Comrade Ismail Oladipupo Sanyaolu was seen presiding and unilaterally taking decisions without other five (5) State Administrative Council (SAC) members in attendance.
“The shenanigan included a kangaroo election of the State Auditor which ought not to be, as the position is being occupied by a substantive elected Auditor in person of Comrade Oluwaseun Samuel Oloyede while the only vacant position, due to the demise of its occupant, Comrade Tajudeen Sorinmade, may God rest his soul, is the State Treasurer, which election ought to be a bye-election of the special delegates conference of the Union, subject to the approval and conduct of the National Secretariat of our great Union.
“Let me emphasize here that the Constitution of our Union stipulates clearly that two-third majority of the membership of the SEC must be in attendance before the SEC meeting commences at all. It is rather unfortunate that the Almighty Chairman presided over an all important SEC meeting without the two-third of its members, which comprises over 150 members.
“By implication, about 100 members of the SEC are expected to be in attendance as the two-third majority, rendering the meeting unconstitutional, vague, null and void.
“It is unfortunate that one of the videos flagrantly exposed the incompetence of the State Secretary of our Council, Comrade Taiwo Ogunoye, as he was found helpless while Comrade Sanyaolu was usurping his constitutional roles and responsibilities as the State Secretary at the said kangaroo meeting.
“This crass incompetence is answered prayer for the Chairman following his long lobbying of the National Secretariat to post an inexperienced junior Secretary to Ogun NCSU, who can not check his excesses and abuse of powers”, the statement reads
However, efforts to reach the chairman for comments proof abortive as at the time of filing this report.
