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By Emmanuel Adeleke
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has alleged that members of the opposition parties in the state have concluded plans to attack some Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) facilities in the state.
Makinde stated this in a statement issued by the chairman, media and publicity committee of his campaign council, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Sunday.
The governor urged the commission to be on guard.
“Having noticed the untoward and ignoble development of perpetrating arson against INEC facilities by unscrupulous elements in the society, we would like to warn the opposition in Oyo State not to even think of carrying out such heinous crime, as it cannot save them from losing the forthcoming election.
“But if the opposition in Oyo State thinks it can copy that template to disorient the people and walk away scot-free with unmerited victory, then it must perish the thought, as such action will not be condoned in the state.
“It is also important to warn the electoral body, INEC, and security agencies in the state to be alert and on guard and to beef up security at all facilities where election-related materials are kept,” the statement read.
Recall that there have been reports of attacks on some INEC facilities across the country, with the recent incidents recorded in Osun and Ogun States few days ago.