#EdoDecides2024: Ighodalo warns about security threats
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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Asue Ighodalo has raised serious concerns regarding potential security threats associated with the ongoing Edo State gubernatorial election. His statements highlight the urgent need for attention to safety measures during the electoral process.

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Ighodalo specifically alleged that police action has raised alarm within his party, citing the arrest of a party member in Ward 8 Unit 3. He expressed frustration over the circumstances surrounding this incident.

“In Uromi unit 3, one of our supporters was arrested there about an hour ago by men in mufti carrying guns. Nobody should carry guns into a polling unit. That is against the law. But you just see people behaving indiscriminately, oppressing and trying to intimidate our folks,” he said, emphasizing the need for lawful conduct and a secure environment for voters.

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In a related report, Channels Television noted that officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had not yet arrived at Ighodalo’s polling unit, raising further concerns about the smooth conduct of the elections.


Meanwhile, the Idinrio community in Ewohimi, Esan South East Local Government Area, is described as eerily calm, with reports indicating that it resembles “a graveyard.” The lack of activity at polling units has led to growing frustration among voters.

Our correspondent on the ground observed that there was a conspicuous absence of INEC officials and other political party stakeholders, contributing to a tense atmosphere among the electorate.

An angry voter, Christopher Adoghe, voiced his displeasure regarding the delay in the start of the accreditation and voting process at wards 1, unit 3. “We have been here since 7 O’clock yet, no sight of INEC officials. This is almost 10 and nothing is happening. We no go gree o! We no even see INEC. We no see anybody. Only security men,” he expressed emphatically.

“See as everybody sat but no sign of INEC. No accreditation, nothing is going on,” he continued, capturing the frustration felt by many voters who had turned out early, only to face significant delays in the electoral process.