Seventeen (17) political parties are participating in the race, but attention is focused on three leading candidates vying for the state’s top position.
The top contenders are Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Olumide Akpata from the Labour Party.
The three have all campaigned across the state, revealing their plans for the people if elected.
Ighodalo, representing the ruling PDP, aims to build on Governor Obaseki’s legacy; Okpebholo, on the other hand, seeks to return the APC to power after an eight-year hiatus.
Akpata, a prominent legal figure, hopes to ride the wave of the Obedient Movement, which has revived the LP to succeed Obaseki.
As election day approaches, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will be under intense scrutiny to ensure smooth and transparent conduct.
Key concerns include:
Security will also be a priority, with authorities expected to maintain peace and order during the voting process. With heightened political tensions, security agencies face the challenge of preventing electoral violence and ensuring a peaceful atmosphere.
As the situation unfolds, TimesNow.com.ng, Nigeria’s most widely read online newspaper, will provide live updates to keep the public informed of all developments.
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Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police (IGP), ordered the restriction of all vehicular movement on roads and waterways from 6am to 6pm on Saturday, September 21, during the governorship election in Edo state.
According to a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the IGP made this known on Friday, September 20.
The statement said the IGP mandated that special attention be afforded to individuals with disabilities, pregnant women, nursing mothers, the aged, and those with mobility challenges, ensuring that polling stations in both urban and rural settings are accessible to all.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
