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Oyetola condemns post-election violence in Osun

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  • Nigeria's Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, condemned post-election violence in Osun State.
  • He urged security agencies to swiftly arrest those responsible for killings and other violent acts.
  • Oyetola called for restraint and dialogue, emphasizing that political ambition should not justify bloodshed.

Adegboyega Oyetola, Nigeria's Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has strongly condemned the post-election violence that has reportedly erupted in Osun State. Oyetola, a former governor of the state, issued a statement on his X handle Tuesday, expressing deep concern over the escalating violence and loss of life.

I condemn these attacks in the strongest terms. Violence against our people is a grave assault on the peace, heritage and democratic values that define our state

— Adegboyega OyetolaMinister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola condemning post-election violence in Osun State.

"I condemn these attacks in the strongest terms. Violence against our people is a grave assault on the peace, heritage and democratic values that define our state," Oyetola stated. He emphasized that no political ambition or commercial interest can justify taking a human life, asserting that politics should be a tool for development, not bloodshed.

The minister urged the Osun State Police Command and other security agencies to act with speed to restore order. He called for the deployment of adequate security personnel to volatile areas, the reclamation of public spaces from hoodlums, and the prompt apprehension and prosecution of all individuals responsible for killings and violence.

No political ambition, localised transition or commercial interest can ever justify the taking of a human life. Politics must be a vehicle for development, not a catalyst for bloodshed

— Adegboyega OyetolaMinister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola emphasizing the unacceptability of violence for political gain.

Oyetola's statement comes amid reports of violence following the governorship election. Specifically, two people were feared killed in Ikire on Monday after an alleged attempt to take over a motor park. Sources indicated a clash between drivers loyal to the All Progressives Congress and those allegedly belonging to the Accord Party resulted in the fatalities.

Adequate security personnel should be deployed to volatile areas, public spaces reclaimed from hoodlums, and everyone found responsible for killings and other acts of violence promptly apprehended and brought to justice

— Adegboyega OyetolaMinister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola calling for swift action from security agencies.

Appealing to stakeholders and residents, Oyetola urged restraint and the use of dialogue to resolve disputes. "The progress and prosperity of Osun must never be sacrificed for political or commercial interests," he concluded.

I appeal to all stakeholders and citizens to exercise restraint, reject violence and embrace dialogue in resolving disputes. The progress and prosperity of Osun must never be sacrificed for political or commercial interests

— Adegboyega OyetolaMinister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola urging restraint and dialogue among stakeholders.
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