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A legal expert has stated that the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, lacks the authority to prevent presidential candidates Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar from campaigning in Osun State. The lawyer emphasized the constitutional rights of the candidates to freely engage in political activities across the country. This statement comes in response to the Oluwo's earlier remarks suggesting that the candidates should be barred from campaigning in the state. The legal expert highlighted the importance of upholding democratic principles and the rule of law in the electoral process. The discourse reflects ongoing tensions in Nigeria's political landscape as the 2023 elections approach. The lawyer's comments aim to clarify the legal boundaries of political campaigning in Nigeria. Source attribution: This summary is based on reporting by Punch Newspapers. NigeriaNewsFeed aggregates news from trusted Nigerian and international publishers. Read the original article below for the full report.
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