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INEC Begins Edo Election Result Collation, Warns Against Disruptions
INEC has reported that results from the Edo State governorship election are being collated.
The INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal has been activated, and Polling Unit results are uploaded.
Collation has also been completed for the 192 Wards, and most Local Government Areas have finished collation as well.
The designated officials are either already at the collation centre in Benin City or on their way, with State-level collation about to begin.
INEC also expressed concern over a reported threat to their office in Okpoba Okha Local Government Area, which caused a stampede that left one official injured.
INEC further condemned the demonstrations by political actors and their supporters at the State Head Office, calling the actions unnecessary and warning that no one will be allowed to disrupt the process or benefit from lawlessness.
INEC emphasized that the collation process will follow the Electoral Act 2022, and there is a mechanism to address complaints during collation, including the power to review results declared under duress.
INEC assured that they would use these powers if necessary.
INEC has also urged that accredited party agents, observers, and media be given unrestricted access to all collation centres.
Security agencies have been called upon to maintain the same level of professionalism as seen during the peaceful election.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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