Benin City, Edo state – Professor Rhoda Gumus, the national commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in charge of Edo state, has expressed worry over the presence of some people in the agency’s office in Oredo local government area (LGA).
Speaking on Friday night, September 20, in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today’, monitored by TimesNow.com.ng, Prof. Gumus explained that the people, whose mission is unknown, have been at the INEC’s office in Oredo since Thursday, September 19.
The development comes as INEC prepares to conduct a gubernatorial election in Edo state on Saturday, September 21.
Prof. Gumus explained that the crowd was “just there and not saying anything”.
She said:
Asked if she is worried about the scenario, Prof Gumus replied:
Watch Prof Gumus’ interview below:
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem, the national chairman of the Accord Party, expressed optimism that the party will win.
Mgbudem urged eligible voters in the state to come out en masse and vote for his party.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
