INEC
EKO HOT BLOG reports growing anxiety in Edo State following the election held on Saturday, September 21. Electorates and political party stakeholders have voiced concerns over the delay in result collation.
The INEC head office in Benin, the capital of Edo, serves as the main collation center for the election.
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In a statement issued on Sunday morning, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner Anugbum Onuoha confirmed that collation would begin at 10 a.m. He urged politicians to uphold peace and order, assuring that INEC would conduct the process transparently.
“This is to inform the general public, political stakeholders, and observers that the collation of results for the ongoing Edo State governorship election will resume today, September 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
“The collation process is being conducted transparently and in accordance with the existing laws and guidelines of INEC. We appreciate the patience and cooperation of the parties involved as we strive to ensure a credible and accurate outcome for this important election.
“We urge all stakeholders to maintain peace and order as we conclude the collation process. INEC remains committed to delivering a free, fair, and transparent election in Edo State,” the statement read.
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