The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye has condemned the wide spread looting and vandalisation of private and public property in the state.
The Speaker in a statement by his Press Secretary, Kunle Alabi called on Osun youth to give dialogue and peace a chance in the interest of state development as envisaged by Osun founding fathers.
Mr. Owoeye said the protesters have make their demand known and that youths can build a better society without first bringing it to ashes.
He noted that the wanton looting and destruction by some few youths will do the state no good but put a clog in the wheels of development and progress.
He posited that peaceful protest is a constitutional rights of every citizen, but it seized to be legitimate when it becomes an avenue for looting and destruction of our collective heritage.
Mr. Owoeye while commiserating with individuals and the private sector over the temporary set back assured investors that the Oyetola-led administration is on top of the situation of making their investments safe in the state.
He also commended security agencies for calming the tensed situation without force, saying the minimal force exhibited is well appreciated by all and sundry in Osun.
Funmi Adekoya
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