BREAKING: Protest breaks out over Edo election results
Tony Kabaka, a popular All Progressives
Congress (APC) youth leader in Edo state, has led a number of party members to stage protests in Benin, the state
action of Governor Godwin capital, over the state. Obaseki on the ongoing governorship election results in the
Obaseki’s sudden appearance at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Was reportedly sparked by concerns that
the opposition APC was attempting to
manipulate the election results.
Edo Election: INEC suspends results collation
The governor sought to monitor the collation process and address anomalies noticed in some local government areas, including Oredo, where he voted.
Why Obaseki was forced out of INEC office
However, INEC officials informed Obaseki that he was not supposed to be present, citing procedural guidelines. Despite this, the governor insisted on staying, prompting a standoff. Earlier, PDP’s candidate, Asue lghodalo, 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.
Reacting to the development, the
APC youth leader led some loyalists of the opposition in the state to stage a protest against the governor’s action and the allegation. A video of the youths
taking to the streets of Edo has also emerged.
Video coming soon.
