The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has issued a warning to traditionalists ahead of the gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections this Saturday.
This comes after the Oro celebration was scheduled in at least five local governments across the state.
Sanwo-Olu encouraged the traditional institution to protect citizens’ rights in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso.
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“Whilst the state government reiterates the freedom of religion, it also cautions traditional institutions holding these customary rites to ensure the activities do not infringe on the fundamental rights of citizens, who are not of this faith, especially during the elections,” the statement reads in part.
It added that “anybody planning to foment trouble will have the law to contend with.”
The Oro rites are to be held from 12 am to 5:30 am on Saturday, March 18.
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