INEC reads riot act to warring politicians ahead of governorship election in Ondo and Edo states

The Independent National Electoral Commission has cautioned warring politicians in Edo and Ondo states not to capitalize on the release of time table for the governorship election to further escalate tension in the states.

INEC advised that no one should see the release of election dates to recruit and arm thugs ahead of the elections.

INEC national chairman, Mahmood Yakubu gave the warning at a press conference to announce the dates for the elections.

The dates were fixed for September the 19th for Edo state and October the 10th for Ondo state respectively.

The commission’s concern may not be unconnected to the political tension in Edo state.