A group of petty traders in Osun State on Wednesday, amid rising political tension in the state, staged a peaceful rally in Osogbo to demand commitment to a peaceful governorship poll from all stakeholders in the state.
The participants at the rally, had stormed the venue of the election stakeholders’ forum convened by the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan in Osogbo, displaying placards with inscriptions to demand a peaceful poll.
Armed with placards with inscriptions such as “We want free and fair elections,” “One man, one vote,” “Say no to violence,” “Let our vote count,” among others, the participants called on security agents and other stakeholders in the forthcoming poll to ensure maximum protection for lives and property.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Moriyeba Ogun, said they decided to come out and draw the attention of the entire country to rising tension in Osun.
Ogun also
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