Aiyedatiwa cautions against political violence, directs security agencies to arrest perpetrators

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has stated that his administration will not tolerate any form of violence capable of threatening the peace and tranquility of the State.

Governor Aiyedatiwa further instructed law enforcement agencies in the State to arrest and prosecute anyone engaging in such violent activities.

A statement by Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, announced this decision following reports of alleged attacks on individuals and destruction of campaign materials after President Bola Tinubu‘s visit to the State on Wednesday.

The governor emphasised that any political campaign disrupting the peace in the State is unacceptable and must face decisive action from law enforcement agencies.

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“It is important to clarify that nobody associated with the Governor or the government of Ondo State was involved in any of the reported activities attributed to ‘political thugs’ during the President’s visit to Owo and Akure.”

The governor urged politicians and their supporters to ensure that their campaigns focus on issues, avoiding blackmail, spreading falsehoods, inciting the public, and intimidating opponents.