Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola…Photo: File Copy

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has condemned the escalating post-election violence and loss of lives in parts of Osun State, urging the police and other security agencies to act decisively to restore order.

Oyetola, a former governor of the state, made the call in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Bolaji Akinola, on Tuesday.

He described the attacks on residents as a grave assault on the peace, heritage and democratic values of the people of Osun State.

The minister stressed that no political ambition or commercial interest could justify the loss of human lives, urging stakeholders to reject violence and embrace dialogue in resolving disputes.