Oyo state government on Thursday insisted that the ban on public gathering in churches and mosques in the state is still in force.
The government made this clarification in a statement issued to debunk “fake press statement circulating in the state that Gov Makinde has lifted ban on public gatherings in the state.
Oyo state government in its statement signed by the Special Adviser to Gov Seyi Makinde on Media, Mr Jide Ajani stated “there is a fake press statement presently in circulation, referencing some Executive Orders allegedly issued by the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Makinde.
“The individual who signed the statement is one Adeniran Adenuga, who assumed the title of ‘Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor”, he said.
The statement added, “this fake news is not from Governor Makinde’s Media Office and the so-called Executive Orders are FALSE IN ALL MATERIALS PARTICULAR.”
Mr Ajani added, “being a member of Oyo State Covid-19 Task Force, I can confirm that no such decisions have been taken.
“Therefore, as of today, there is no lifting of the ban on public gatherings – including churches and mosques.”
“Please, treat the statement as FAKE NEWS and another handiwork of enemies of the state.
Prior to this latest evil scheme, the Oyo State Covid-19 Task Force’s daily update flyer had been cloned and used to post incorrect data.”
