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Edo Governorship Election: Live Updates And Results
Edo Governorship Election: Live Updates And Results....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The police have arrested political thugs and confiscated firearms during overnight operations in Edo State, where the governorship election is being held today, Saturday. Authorities are committed to combating illegal weapons and ensuring a smooth electoral process……CONTINUE READING
Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, announced the arrests in a statement on Friday night, showcasing some of the recovered firearms. The arrested individuals include 43-year-old Edwin Obanor and 41-year-old Audu Tajudeen, a PDP member from Ugbogbo quarters, Igara Akoko, Edo.
“The Nigeria Police Force has made a significant breakthrough in its efforts to curb electoral violence in Edo State with the arrest of two political thugs,” the statement indicated.
Residents of Edo State are set to elect a new governor today, September 21, 2024, following the departure of Governor Godwin Obaseki after his two-term tenure.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) aims to regain control of the state after Obaseki’s shift to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019, a move prompted by internal party conflicts.
The leading candidates in today’s election include Asue Ighodalo of the PDP, Senator Monday Okpebholo of the APC, and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party. A total of seventeen candidates are vying for the governorship, comprising sixteen men and one woman.
Notable candidates include:
– **Action Alliance (AA)**: Tom Iseghohi
– **New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)**: Azena Azemhe Friday
– **All Progressives Grand Alliance**: Osifo Isiah
– **Labour Party**: Olumide Akpata
– **Accord Party**: Iyere Kennedy
– **Young Progressive Party**: Paul Okungbowa Ovbokhan
Ahead of the election, around nine political parties have merged into the APC, unifying their efforts.
DAILY POST will provide live updates and situation reports as events unfold throughout the day.
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