The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that collation of results for Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State would resume on Sunday.
Resident electoral commissioner (REC) Anugbum Onuoha made this known in a statement.
He said, “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 (Sunday) 22nd September, 2024 at 10.00am.”
Mr Onuoha said the collation is being conducted transparently and following the extant laws and guidelines of INEC.
“The Collation process is being conducted transparently and in accordance with the extant laws and guidelines of the Independent National. Electoral Commission (INEC). We appreciate the patience and cooperation of the parties as we strive to ensure a credible and accurate outcome of 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 said.
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki earlier stormed the INEC office amid the delay in collation.
Accompanied by his security aides, the governor walked into the office of the REC for a meeting that lasted for over an hour.
While the governor was in the REC’s office, some supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) protested at the INEC office, saying it was improper for Obaseki to meet with INEC officials during the election.
The protest leader was later allowed to join the meeting held behind closed doors.
Obaseki and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori left the INEC office around 4:45 am but didn’t speak with reporters.
