By Oludamisi Ojo
The Accord Party in Osun State on Thursday contended that Governor Gboyega Oyetola and the ruling All Progressive Congress deserves no second term in office.

The party lamented the sufferings of the state retirees over nonpayment of their entitlements.
It expressed displeasure over the governor’s alleged disdain for contributory pension scheme law.

A press statement issued in support of the protesting pensioners and signed by the party’s state Chairman, Pastor Victor Akande condemned the act.

According to the statement” Accord Party identified with the pensioners, noting that sections 5(b) and 7, pages 18 and 19, of the current Osun State Contributory Pension Law of 2008 stipulate that the state government shall ensure that persons leaving or retiring from the state’s public service receive their terminal benefits as and when due”.

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The Party decried occasional remittances of pensions and gratuities in the state.

It noted that the APC’s disdain for contributory pension scheme law and failure of the governor to live up to the biddings of his exalted office have denied the contributing pensioners of their benefits.

Accord party said it was so sadden that the Senior Citizens are facing their current untold hardships.
It reminded the governor and the APC that the goal of saving for retirement was to prevent stress, misery, disappointments, and premature death after retirement which is now their lots.