The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has warned residents planning to embark on the nationwide protest from the 1st of August, against inviting violence, News About Nigeria reports.
He gave this warning in a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi on Tuesday.
He urged organisers, stakeholders, and all involved in the protest to ensure the state is violence-free during the protest, adding that his administration will not condone any violent act.
While speaking with the organisers of the protest, civil society organisations and security operatives at the State Secretariat, in a meeting, Governor Adeleke, who was represented by his Deputy, Kola Adewusi, stated that protest is an inalienable right of citizens as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, but noted that his administration frowns at any act that has the tendency of mortgaging the peace and tranquility of the state and it’s people.
“The peace and harmony of Osun State should be of paramount interest to us during the planned protests. My administration’s commitments, at all times, at making Osun a reference point for other states in Nigeria remains germane.
“I, therefore, implore you to be law abiding before, during and after the coming nationwide protests, as no act of violence of any kind would be entertained by my administration in Osun State while carrying out your protests,” he stated.
Also speaking, the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mr Umar Abba, also admonished the protesters to maintain decorum during the protest.
