The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has condemned the visit of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki to its state office and collation centre on Sunday. DAILY POST had reported how Obaseki invaded INEC’s collation centre unannounced around 2 am on Sunday and was walked out around 4:10 am.
Obaseki had said that his visit was to get first-hand information even as he was, however, told that his presence was not needed there. At about 3 AM, a combined team of policemen led by DIG Mba and personnel of the Nigerian Army entered the premises and by 4:10 am, escorted Obaseki out of the premises.
Reacting to the controversies during a press conference on Sunday, INEC’s National Commissioner and Member Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna said the move by Obaseki and others was uncalled for. “We are similarly disturbed by the overnight presence and demonstrations by some political actors and their supporters at our State Head Office ahead of the commencement of final collation. “These actions are uncalled for.
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