Edo State Government has pronounced a total and complete ban on all political rallies, demonstrations and/or processions in any part of the state.
The pronouncement was contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary to State Government, Osarodion Ogie.
The State Government has further directed all security agencies to deal firmly with all persons, no matter how highly placed, who act in breach of this directive.
The statement also gave notice to all property owners that any venue used for activities in defiance of the order shall have its right of occupancy immediately revoked and forfeited to the State Government, as it will not allow any persons turn the state into a battlefield.
It noted that in spite of the clear and publicised instruction of the Inspector General of Police, calling off the proposed rally, owing to the security implications, the organisers were still shopping for alternative venues.
