Edo State Government Warns of Nation-wide Crisis if Elections Not Free and Fair
The Edo State Government has issued a stern warning about the potential for a nationwide crisis if the opposition All Progressives Congress fails to allow a free and fair gubernatorial election in the state on September 21, 2024. This warning comes in response to recent comments made by Governor Godwin Obaseki at a stakeholders meeting on July 21, 2024.
The Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, emphasized that if a free and fair election is not allowed to take place in Edo State, it could trigger a major crisis in Nigeria. The government accused the APC of planning to use violence to influence the election outcome, citing recent incidents of violence allegedly perpetrated by APC supporters.
The government has urged residents to continue their lawful activities without fear and called on the Nigerian Police to apprehend the identified perpetrators of recent violence. They have also offered to provide video evidence from their surveillance system to aid police investigations.
The Edo State Government is committed to ensuring a peaceful and transparent election process and is ready to cooperate with law enforcement to ensure the safety and security of all residents.