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Tight Security in Benin as Edo Prepares for Governorship Election
As Edo State prepares for its governorship election, security forces have intensified their presence across Benin City.
With just a few hours left before voters head to the polls to elect a successor to outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki, the Nigerian Army and police officers have taken control of key locations to ensure safety and order during the election.
Reports indicate that voters have begun making their way to polling stations, while security personnel have blocked several major streets and roads throughout the city.
The move is aimed at preventing any potential unrest or interference with the electoral process.
At critical junctions such as Agho and Joromi on Ekenwa Road, military units have set up roadblocks, causing significant disruptions for motorists.
Other key areas, including Oba Market Road, Ebiwe, and the Forestry and Mission road junctions, have also been cordoned off by both the Army and police.
These security measures are in place to maintain control and prevent any unlawful activities during the election period.
Further down, at Sokponba, Sonkpoba Junction, and on Sapele and Airport roads, security operatives have restricted access.
The Asoro Primary School area in Sokponba is also under tight surveillance, with armoured personnel carriers (APCs) stationed along Akpakpava Road, near the Central Bank of Nigeria.
These heightened security efforts reflect the government’s determination to ensure that the election is conducted peacefully and without disruption.
The deployment of armed forces across strategic locations in the city demonstrates the seriousness with which authorities are addressing potential security risks, while ensuring that voters can cast their ballots in a safe environment.
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has spoken on Nigeria’s economy, stating that the country lacks a good maintenance culture.
She said “The fact is that endowments alone do not add value. Budgetary allocations alone do not lead to new roads or good maintenance.”
“We lack a maintenance culture in the country. I have to say that. I’m Nigerian, but we need that. We need better ports and digital infrastructure, and lower trade costs. Execution is what matters, and successful execution requires focus. It requires prioritisation.”
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It can be noted that the President recently stated that hunger has always existed in Nigeria.
Peter Obi responded “I watched with deep concern the statement made by President Bola Tinubu to the Catholic Bishops, that there has always been hunger in Nigeria, even before he was born.”
“While it is true that hunger has been a part of human life and has existed in our country for decades, such a statement appears insensitive to the plight of the millions of Nigerians who face worsening economic hardship today.”
Reports have been shared stating that the Nigerian Army has launched a new programme designed to train and improve the skills of engineers in tackling threats posed by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
The seminar is being organised by the 41 Engineer Brigade of the 1 Division Nigerian Army.
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