CITIZENS COMPASS– Labour Party Gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has said the ‘Oro’ festival announced by the Oba Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom would not disturb the Saturday, March 18, 2023 elections in the area.
The monarch had announced that the Festival will last for three days starting from Wednesday, March 15, 2023 till Friday, March 17, 2023 from midnight till 5am.
The announcement warned women and strangers to stay indoor on those days..
Gbadebo who reacted to the reports on his Twitter handle said this will not disturb the elections.
According to him, the ritual would only take place at midnight between 12 am and 5:30 am, prior to election time which is 8 am.
He wrote, “Oro festival WON’T affect Saturday Elections, our esteemed Oba Elegushi has clarified, we thank him for this.
“Lagosians you have NOTHING to fear, come out and VOTE! It takes place from 12-5.30 AM. Voting begins by 8 am.”
“Oro festival WON’T affect Saturday Elections, our esteemed Oba Elegushi has clarified, we thank him for this.
Lagosians you have NOTHING to fear, come out and VOTE !
“It takes place from 12-5.30 AM. Voting begins by 8am.
Vote LP 🗳, You can do it, We can do it
Èkó E dìde!!
“Trust me ! Please come out and VOTE ! It is your civic duty, we have the power to choose a better Lagos & Nigeria !
“Once again we are thankful for the clarification! No one will be disenfranchised!
“Vote LP 🗳, You can do it, We can do it
Èkó E dìde!!
