The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) for the smooth conduct of the local government election. He expressed his satisfaction with the impressive turnout of voters across the state, despite the rain. The governor also praised the political parties for their effort in mobilizing and sensitizing the electorates.
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) for the smooth conduct of the local government election. The governor, who cast his vote at Ward 4, Unit 19, in Emokpae Model Primary School, Oredo LGA, expressed his satisfaction with the impressive turnout of voters across the state.
Despite the rain, Governor Obaseki noted that there was a considerable turnout, which reflected the interest of the people in the local government election. He commended the political parties for their efforts in sensitizing and mobilizing the electorates, which contributed to the turnout.
Speaking to journalists after casting his vote, Governor Obaseki said, "The process has been smooth and peaceful. I have been getting updates from across the state, and it seems to be the trend. I have not received any report of violence yet, and I pray everything goes smoothly."
The governor expressed his belief that the popular candidates would win, considering the presence of voters and party agents on the ground. While acknowledging the possibility of opposition, Governor Obaseki highlighted the mobilization efforts of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and their significant presence in the election.
He also anticipated an extension of voting time to allow more citizens to exercise their franchise. "I'm sure they will extend and allow citizens and voters to exercise their franchise," he added.
Despite the ongoing local government election, the governor remained optimistic that the election would be conducted peacefully, without any reports of violence. He emphasized the need for a fair and credible process, which would ultimately lead to the acceptance of the election results by all parties involved.
In conclusion, Governor Obaseki commended the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) for their organization and smooth conduct of the local government election. With an impressive turnout of voters, he expressed confidence in the process and urged for an extension of voting time to accommodate more citizens.
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