INEC expresses readiness ahead Edo guber election

The Independent National Electoral Commission has promised to conduct free, fair, credible, transparent and acceptable election in the coming governorship election.

INEC chairman, Mahmud Yakubu, made the pledged during a meeting with members of the interagency consultative committee on election security held in Benin the state capital.


He expressed concerns over reports of violence and attacks by suspected hoodlums among rival political parties.


On his part, commissioner for police, Johnson Kokumo, said security agencies were ready to provide protection for all.

The Edo election is scheduled to hold on 19th of September, 2020.