The Osun State Government has raised the alarm over an alleged plan by some stakeholders to trigger fresh crises in local government areas and motor parks across the state.
The Punch reported that the government, while warning individuals and groups against actions capable of threatening public peace, said the state was now focused on post-election reconciliation and rebuilding.
The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.
The government also expressed condolences to those who lost their lives during the tensions and violence that preceded the election, urging residents to support efforts aimed at healing the state and preventing a return to conflict.
It further acknowledged disruptions recorded in some parts of Osun shortly after the election, calling on residents to promote peaceful coexistence and allow normalcy to return.
“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.
“This plan, if true, should stop immediately in the interest of public peace. Osun needs peace for development, not violence in politics.
“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.
The state government also appealed to security agencies to uphold the rule of law, including by securing the release of political detainees.
It further called for an end to what it described as partisan policing, particularly in the management of local government councils and motor parks.
“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.
The government urged all political actors and residents to prioritise peace, saying sustained stability was essential for the state’s development.
