Osun alleges plot to reignite crisis in LGs, motor parks

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The Osun State Government has alleged that some people described as stakeholders are planning to ignite fresh rounds of crisis across local government areas and motor parks across the state.

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The government, however, warned against disruption of public peace by any group or individuals, declaring that Osun is in a period of post-election reconciliation and peace-building.

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This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi.

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The state government, which sent condolences to victims of the pre-election tensions and violence, called for state healing and avoidance of a return to conflict in the post-election space.

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The government also noted the immediate post-election disruptions in some areas of the state and urged all residents and citizens to allow restoration of peaceful co-existence based on interactions among residents.

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“The government is particularly disturbed by reports of plans by some stakeholders to ignite fresh rounds of crisis across local government councils and motor parks across the state.

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“This plan, if true, should stop immediately in the interest of public peace. Osun needs peace for development, not violence in politics.

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“The Osun election has been won and lost. Mr President and Mr Governor had agreed on a peaceful way forward. Any push towards violence represents an affront on the Presidency and the Nigerian constitution,” the statement read.

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Calling on security agencies to enforce a return to the rule of law by ensuring the release of political detainees, the government demanded an end to perceived partisan policing, especially on local government and motor park management.

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“We call on all political actors to speak and act peacefully. Osun should be in a period of healing and building. We must not allow a relapse into the pre-election era of killings and violence,” the statement read.

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