Punch Reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has agreed to shift the
Edo State governorship election by two weeks.
The decision to postpone the election was reached at a security meeting
held in Benin, the Edo State capital this evening.
The commission told journalists during a press release at 8.00pm in
Benin, that the election was postponed following the recommendations of
security agencies.
Recall that the
Nigerian Police and Department of State Services, DSS, had cautioned INEC to
postpone the election citing security concerns. Speaking in a joint press
conference by the two agencies on September 7, the spokesperson of the police
Dan Awunah said threats have been issued by some Boko Haram elements to attack
residents during the election. Awunah said the threats were gathered through
credible sources availed the agencies. However, the
commission earlier today said it will go ahead with the election, but bowed to
pressure at the last minute and rescheduled the poll.
Nawao! Elections were conducted at Adamawa, Borno etc during the last general election nah despite the boko haram threats. i wonder the kind security challenges at Edo state
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