POLICE say there will not be Oro festivities in Lagos State on Saturday, contrary to social media viral reports attributed by Oba Elegusi that the Oro festival in some parts of the state will take place on Saturday – the election day.
Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi however, said there is no threat to the governorship and state assembly elections scheduled for Saturday, adding that only a part of Lagos observed the Oro festivities.
“When the news went viral that there will be Oro between Wednesday and Thursday, the major city that is concerned is Ikate land where we have Kabiyesi Oba Elegushi and I personally put a call to Kayesi to find out what is the situation.
“I am a Yoruba man, and I know what it is when they say they will have an Oro cult or Oro festival. I know definitely many people will not be allowed to move, particularly women and he clarified and said the Oro festival will end today (Friday). So, this means it’s not a threat to the electoral process in any way because the election is tomorrow (Saturday).
“I think if the Oro is over today, that settles it. So, according to the information I have from Lagos State, the Oro ends today Friday and the election is tomorrow. So, I don’t think it is a threat to the electoral process in any way,” Adejobi said.