Edo state government bans political rallies

Edo state government has placed a ban on all political rallies, demonstrations or procession in any part of the state.

The state government directed all security agencies to deal firmly with all persons, no matter how highly placed who breached the directive.

A statement by secretary to the Edo state government, Osarodion Ogie, said the plans by some identified mischief-makers to organise an unauthorised political rally in Bénin city was capable of leading to breakdown of public peace.

The statement warns property owners that any venue which is used for activities in breach of this order would have its right of occupancy immediately revoked and forfeited to the state government.

Meanwhile, security was tightened around the Edo APC secretariat.

Reports say scores of APC supporters were seated around the secretariat apparently waiting for any forceful takeover.