THE Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has directed law enforcement authorities to arrest and prosecute anyone discovered to be involved in violent political activities in the state.
He issued the directives in response to allegations of alleged attacks on some individuals and the destruction of campaign materials following President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the state on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
According to a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, yesterday, the Governor stated that his administration would not tolerate “any form of violence that is capable of threatening the peace and tranquillity of the State.”
“As the Governor has said repeatedly, any political campaign that disturbs the peace in the State is unacceptable and must be met with the decisive actions of law enforcement agencies.
“It is pertinent to make it clear that nobody associated with the Governor or the government of Ondo State was involved in any of the reported activities ascribed to “political thugs” during the President’s visit to Owo and Akure,” the statement read in part.
Aiyedatiwa urged politicians and their followers, to ensure that their campaigns are issue-based, devoid of blackmail, and falsehood, and not capable of inciting the public and intimidating opponents in the State.
