Politics

Edo election: Rain delays INEC officials’ arrival at Ighodalo’s ward

The officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and election materials have yet to arrive at Idrion Vocational Centre, a voting centre at Okaegben, Ewohimi in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State, following rainfall in the area.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the gubernatorial election, Asue Ighodalo, is expected to vote at Okaegben ward one, polling unit 3, located at a vocational centre in Ewohimi, Edo Central Senatorial District.

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It was gathered that eligible voters gathered in clusters waiting for the arrival of INEC officials and materials on Saturday morning.

Security personnel have also arrived waiting for the officials of the electoral umpire amid the downpour.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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