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EDO GOVERNOR COMMENDS INEC AND IGP FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO ENSURING FREE AND FAIR ELECTION

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The Edo State Governor and leader of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in the  State, GODWIN OBASEKI, says  the party is pleased with the commitment of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), KAYODE EGBETOKU and Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commissioner (INEC), Prof. MAHMOOD YAKUBU, to ensure a free, fair and credible election in the State

OBASEKI, who stated this while addressing journalists after a closed-door meeting of the party caucus at the Government House in Benin City, expressed confidence that the party will come out victorious in Saturday’s gubernatorial election.

 While reiterating the readiness of the party, the governor charged  party leaders and members to continue mobilizing support for the party across the state.

 On INEC’s plans to postpone the governorship election in Edo State, the governor noted that “the Chairman of INEC has promised that the election will be held on Saturday 21st of September 2024, so they have no reasons to doubt his words.

Written by: Ella Adike

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