The Independent National Electoral Commission in Oyo State has threatened to wield the big stick against political parties and candidates engaged in hate speech and abusive campaigns. The commission warned that convicted candidates risk a N5 million fine or 12 months' imprisonment, while parties face a N10 million fine for a first offence. The Resident Electoral Commissioner disclosed this in a statement. The warning is aimed at ensuring issue-based campaigns ahead of the elections.
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