The Osogbo community in Osun State has placed a ban on political discussions and the wearing of party uniforms at Eid praying grounds during this year’s celebrations.
The directive was contained in a public service announcement aired on some radio stations in the state and circulated on social media on Thursday.
The announcement was signed by the Asiwaju of Osogbo, Justice Moshood Adeigbe (retd.).
The community also banned the presence of drummers within the premises of the praying grounds, as well as the display of political party posters.
According to the statement, the decision was reached at a stakeholders’ meeting attended by the Chief Imam of Osogbo, representatives of security agencies, political parties and other groups.
It read, “All Muslims attending Eid-el-Fitr prayers in Osogbo must ensure that they do not wear clothes or caps bearing political party emblems, display political posters or engage in political discussions at the praying grounds. We have also placed a ban on drummers at the praying grounds.
“This directive became necessary following a meeting involving the Chief Imam of Osogbo, security agencies, representatives of political parties and other groups under the leadership of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji.”
The community warned that the directive applies to all Eid praying grounds in Osogbo, adding that violators would be arrested by security agents.