The police in Osun on Monday stated political parties have to decide up approval earlier than holding rallies or processions as campaigns for the divulge’s 2022 governorship election kicks off.

The expose spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, stated the directive grew to turn out to be imperative to lead trudge of clashes between political parties’ supporters and to enable the police to produce ample security at rallies.

“Because the Osun gubernatorial electoral route of and political activities on the final derive momentum, Osun Police Show advises political parties to assist it urged sooner than any rally, marketing campaign or procession.

“Such exercise have to restful be duly permitted earlier than embarking on the programme.

“Right here is to lead trudge of clashes as well to to substantiate provision of ample security for such exercise as thugs and hoodlums also can spend the rallies or campaigns as opportunity to unleash fright.

“As a result, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Olawale Olokode, deems it imperative to caution and uncover participants of the public, politicians and political parties to play the game as stipulated in the Electoral Act 2010.

“He solicits for the opinion and cooperation of all stakeholders and requests right synergy between the police and the public to defend the restful and serenity currently being enjoyed in the divulge,’’ Mrs Opalola stated.

(NAN)