Major political parties in Oyo state; the Action Democratic Party (ADP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Alliance for Democracy (AD) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have united to fight what they term oppression of opposition parties by the ruling party in the state. The parties through their campaign Directors General under the aegis of the Forum of Directors’ General of various opposition political parties in Oyo have united to condemn the continuous attacks on opposition parties within the state, describing it as worrisome and undemocratic. “Recent happenings in the political firmament of our own Oyo state necessitate the coming together of the various Directors General of the campaign organization of candidates of various opposition political parties participating in the forthcoming general elections in Oyo state. “The decision of various opposition political parties to come together is to ensure that a free, credible and acceptable political process is put in place and ensure that we all have a voice and make the votes of the masses count. As at the last count billboards and campaign posters belonging to various Political parties, carrying the message of hope to the good people of Oyo state have been destroyed with reckless abandon.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 10, 2019 17:37 UTC