Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday in Benin City, the Edo State Capital, said human and vehicular movement would not be restricted during the state’s Saturday Local Government Council Election.
He made the disclosure while briefing journalists after the State Security Council meeting held at the Government House in Benin.
Obaseki, who assured the people of adequate security during the election, urged voters to come out en masse to cast their votes for their preferred candidates.
The governor assured that the State will be peaceful as all security agencies would be on the ground to protect lives and properties before, during, and after the election
He said, “We reviewed the security situation, beginning with the forthcoming September 2nd local government election in Edo State.
“The local government election will be held on Saturday, and one unique thing about the election is that movement is not restricted.
“People will be allowed to go about their normal activities after voting. Movement within the State and commuters going through the State will not be restricted.
“The security must be high. That is why we have met with the various security agencies to look at their readiness and preparation for the election.
“From the level of mobilization, we have seen what is happening across the parties and believe that there is quite a considerable level of sensitization.
” People will come out to vote. My advice is that as they come out to vote, they should do it peacefully. Election is not war.
“Enough preparation has been made to secure the people so that they can go to the polling unit, vote and go home.
‘If they need to come back and wait for the votes to be counted and the election declared, they can also do so, but it must be peaceful.
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