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Osun: Oyetola condemns post-election violence, calls for justice
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Osun: Oyetola condemns post-election violence, calls for justice

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  • Gboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, condemned post-election violence in Osun.
  • He called for justice following the tragic loss of lives and attacks on citizens across the state.
  • Oyetola described the violence as a grave assault on peace and security in Osun.

Gboyega Oyetola, Nigeria's Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has strongly condemned the escalating post-election violence and the loss of life in Osun state. The minister, in a statement released on Tuesday in Osogbo, characterized the attacks on citizens as a severe affront to the state's peace and security.

Oyetola's statement, issued via his Special Adviser Dr. Bolaji Akinola, urged for swift justice for victims of the violence. The minister expressed deep concern over the unfolding events, emphasizing that such acts undermine the stability and well-being of the populace.

The condemnation comes amidst reports of post-election unrest in various parts of Osun. Oyetola's call for justice underscores the need for accountability and the restoration of order in the affected areas. The minister's intervention highlights the gravity of the situation and the government's commitment to addressing the violence.

described the attacks on citizens across the state as a grave assault on the peace

โ€” Gboyega OyetolaMinister Oyetola's condemnation of the post-election violence.
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