A dramatic scene unfolded at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Benin City, Edo state capital, on Sunday morning, September 22. Governor Godwin Obaseki, whose Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was contesting the governorship election, arrived at the office unnoticed at 2 am......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
Obaseki’s sudden appearance was reportedly sparked by concerns that the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) was attempting to manipulate the election results. The governor sought to monitor the collation process and address anomalies noticed in some local government areas, including Oredo, where he voted.
Why police send Obaseki out of INEC office
However, INEC officials informed Obaseki that he wasn’t supposed to be present, citing procedural guidelines. Despite this, the governor insisted on staying, prompting a standoff. Earlier, PDP’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo, had been sent back, but Obaseki remained resolute.
Tension escalated when a combined team of policemen, soldiers, and security agents, led by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Frank Mba, arrived at the scene around 3 a.m. Mba, appointed by the Inspector General of Police to supervise the election, escorted the governor out of the premises.
The governor’s refusal led to a dramatic exit, with security personnel surrounding him and issuing military commands to “leave.” Obaseki maintained his composure as he was escorted out of the premises at 4:10 am. The incident highlighted the intense political rivalry in Edo State.
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Primate Ayodele urges voters to vote PDP
Legit earlier reported that the PDP and its candidate in the Saturday governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, have been urged to do everything to prevent the APC from rigging the poll.
Primate Elijah Ayodele, in his latest prophecy, stressed that a vote for the APC is a vote for disaster, urging the people not to vote for the broom party.
According to the cleric, Edo will be economically and spiritually down should the APC win the forthcoming governorship election.