Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has recommended the passion of the citizens and Edo voters for popping out to solid their votes regardless of the heavy rain.
Obaseki, who arrived at his polling unit at Ward 4, Unit 19 at Emokpae Main Faculty in Oredo Native Authorities Space at 11:50 am, accomplished his accreditation and voted at about 11:57 am.
The governor praised the citizens and younger Edo voters for his or her willpower and curiosity within the election, defying the rain to train their franchise to elect their governor for the subsequent 4 years.
He mentioned, “You may see that regardless of the climate, the turnout and enthusiasm of the citizens is excessive. The poll field in my polling unit is full, and clearly, this exhibits that individuals are on this election as they’ve been adequately mobilised.
“Individuals are very on this election as a result of it’s a watershed second for us in Edo State. I’m not shocked as a result of many younger individuals are right here to precise themselves and fulfil their civic obligations.
“For now, I’m happy with what I see; the election course of in my unit has been easy and environment friendly, however I simply hope that the collation course of would be the similar, peaceable, and that the outcomes counting won’t be disrupted.
“I’m happy with the navy presence within the state, and the federal safety businesses have taken over the state, so I don’t have any say. I imagine that the IGP is the chief safety officer of the state.”
Concerning some arrests made by the navy, Governor Obaseki recommended them for his or her actions, stating that the Chief of Defence Workers, Common Christopher Musa, resides as much as his phrases.
“The navy have accomplished an excellent job and have carried out properly. The Chief of Defence Workers got here to see me and warranted me that his males have been totally on the bottom, and I’m happy with what they’re doing, however I’m not too certain of what the police are doing right now.
“As I communicate, I hear that some individuals are claiming to be policemen at Ogbe polling discipline, attempting to arrest folks on election day at their polling items.
“We’re happy with the deployment of our brokers, and our scenario room is open. We’re receiving studies from throughout and hope for one of the best.”