EDO: INEC POSTPONES GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION

The Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed the September 10 gubernatorial election in Edo State. 

Nick Dazang, spokesman for the Commission, told PREMIUM TIMES the election would now hold on a new date no less than two weeks from Saturday. 

“We have now decided to shift the election forward for another two weeks,” Mr. Dazang said. “We would announce a new date within the next 24 hours.” 

EDO: INEC OKAYS ELECTION, CALLS FOR INCREASED SECURITY

 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says election in Edo state will hold and therefore urged people to go and vote without fear. 

‎INEC’s Head, Voter Education and Publicity, Prince Solomon Soyebi who in a meeting confirmed the commission’s position on Edo Gubernatorial Election said the commission will liaise with security agencies to ensure a hitch free exercise while the election will go on as scheduled across the 18 Local Government Areas of Edo State.