PHOTO: Protesting youths set up bonfire in Benin city, Edo State capital on Thursday, December 12, 2019.Edo State government on Friday announced that a ban has been placed on all political rallies and demonstration in the state.
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.
“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,” the statement read in part. 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.”
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
BREAKING: Edo APC crisis: Obaseki bans political rallies - The Nation NewspaperOsagie Otabor, Bénin Edo State Government has placed a total and complete ban on all political rallies, demonstrations or procession in any part of the state. It directed all security agencies to deal firmly with all persons, no matter how highly placed who breached the directive. A statement signed by Secretary to the Edo … It's getting messier. Good for peace to reign. obaseki is really grinding Oshiomole to a halt...Ambode must be learning hard
Source: TheNationNews - 🏆 6. / 69 Read more »
Edo 2020: Anxiety in Edo as IG approves mega rallyEdo 2020: Anxiety in Edo as IG approves mega rally ThursdayThoughts ThursdayMorning ThursdayMotivation When are u going to join MobilePunch on the fight againt tyranny of General Mohammadu Buhari (rtd)?
Source: TheNationNews - 🏆 6. / 69 Read more »
NAF, Edo govt partner on Benin Airport – Daily TrustThe Nigerian Airforce says it is collaborating with the Edo state government to provide 24-hour control of the night landing facilities at the Benin Airport to ensure safety. The Commander, 107 Air Maritime Group, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Benin, Group Captain Nasiru Saidu, disclosed this yesterday while receiving the Special Adviser to governor Godwin Obaseki, …
Source: Daily Trust - 🏆 13. / 51 Read more »
Edo pensioners hold peaceful protest for Obaseki - The Nation NewspaperPensioners who retired from primary schools in Edo State on Thursday held a peaceful protest through the streets of Benin City,... When Pensioners simply take their precious time, resources and energy into holding peaceful protest for the sitting GovernorObaseki it can only spell out ☝️ thing. The voice of the people of Edo state is the voice of God.
Source: TheNationNews - 🏆 6. / 69 Read more »
30 killed as cult wars increase in Edo - The Nation NewspaperOsagie Otabor, Bénin THERE is tension in Benin City, the Edo State capital and its environs, especially Ugbowo area, following renewed cult wars that have claimed over 30 lives. The killings have occurred in parts of Benin City and its environs. Sources said the ongoing cult war is between Maphites, Black Axe and Eiye …
Source: TheNationNews - 🏆 6. / 69 Read more »
Edo PDP cautions APC against heating up polity | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo state yesterday condemned the grandstanding of the various factions of the APC with regards to the factional rally scheduled for tomorrow, alleging that thugs were being imported from Kogi State to cause violence in the state.
Source: GuardianNigeria - 🏆 1. / 94 Read more »