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No lift of ban on social and religious gatherings in Oyo – Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has debunked the rumour circulating in the media that he has lifted ban on social and religious gathering in the state. Makinde on his Facebook page…

Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has debunked the rumour circulating in the media that he has lifted ban on social and religious gathering in the state.

Makinde on his Facebook page said the information did not emanate from him .

He wrote, “A statement is circulating in the Press purportedly from me, stating that we have lifted the restrictions on social distancing regarding places of worship including mosques and churches. This information is FALSE and should be completely disregarded.

“As I stated in my press briefing on May 18, 2020, the experts are carrying out a risk situational analysis and we will communicate whatever decisions are reached through our Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force Press briefings in due course.

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Published May 21, 2020
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