Ahead of the November 2024 gubernatorial election in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has warned politicial gladiators in the state that the election was not for settling political scores.
Aiyedatiwa, therefore cautioned politician to eschew violent conducts that could threaten the peace and tranquility of the governorship election.
Aiyedatiwa made the charge in his new year statewide broadcast to the people of the state. He said that the warning became imperative because political activities will gain prominence this year.
According to the Ondo governor, “As we are all aware, this is also the year for our governorship election. Expectedly, political activities will gain prominence as we march towards the election.
“However, let me implore all political parties, aspirants and their followers to eschew violent conducts that can threaten the peace and tranquility of our state.
“They must follow strictly the guidelines issued by the electoral umpire.
“The (Ondo governorship) election should be a contest of ideas and choices and not an opportunity to settle political scores or an excuse for calumny.”
He called on the people of the state to intensify prayers for the peace and prosperity of the state.
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