Edo State government on Friday announced that a ban has been placed on all political rallies and demonstration in the state.

This announcement is coming barely 24 hours after a protest by some youths who set up bonfires at some strategic locations in the capital city, Benin, leading to increased political tensions.

The Government of Edo State in a statement signed by Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, said the decision to place the ban was important following alleged plans by some mischief-makers to organise an unauthorised political rally in Benin City.

According to him, the rally is capable of leading to a breakdown of public peace and also a danger to the persons and property of Edo citizens.

[b]“The event of yesterday, 12th December, 2019, were a scary prelude to the absolute mayhem which these irresponsible activities would generate if left unchecked.

“In defiance of the clear and publicised instruction of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), calling off the proposed rally owing to the security implications, these desperate persons are presently shopping around for alternative venues to carry out their incendiary activities.

“The primary purpose of Government is the protection of life and property. Consequently, the government of Edo State has placed a total and complete ban on all political rallies, demonstrations and/or procession in any part of Edo State,” [/b]the statement read in part.

The state government therefore directed all security agencies to deal firmly with all persons who act in breach of this directive.

The also urged parents and guardians to advise their children and wards not to allow themselves to be used as “cannon-fodder in aid of misguided political ambition and ego of people, whose own children reside and school abroad.”

The statement concluded that all property owners used for activities in breach of this order shall have their right of occupancy immediately revoked and forfeited to the state government.

Bringback9ja:
Governor Obaseki

At this rate, I can guarantee you 'L' next year.

Play politics with sense, tactic and gentility. No one goes through this path and win.

Not Fayose or anyone in history. You don't fight your opposition with POWER. When power changes hand, what will happen to you?

Politics is meant to be played with tactics. Not to be played with POWER

mrvitalis:

Wike did and worn ,yahaya bello ,kano Governor ...should I name more ?

Bringback9ja:


You lied. Wike, Ganduje and yahaya never use power on opposition (most especially within party). I can't mention yahaya here

And also, Obaseki case is totally different. Fighting someone whom your success depends on. Don't tell me APC success (either in edo or other part) does not depend on Oshiomole.

You can clearly see the end of Obaseki now if you view from neutral ground.

RichDad1:
Obaseki seems to be running faster than his shadow.
If anyone wants to defects to the APC , why can’t he allow them?
He and his praise singers needs to understand that there are many ways that leads to the market square.

RichDad1:
Obaseki seems to be running faster than his shadow.
If anyone wants to defects to the APC , why can’t he allow them?
He and his praise singers needs to understand that there are many ways that leads to the market square.

CrestMan:
Even if at the end, Obaseki looses, he has gained alot of respect from many people. Unlike Ambode who acted like a coward and was still dealt with.

Obaseki is a Man and has balls!

msmon:


https://www.channelstv.com/2019/12/13/edo-govt-bans-all-political-rallies-demonstrations/

Houseofglam7: