Supporters of the All Progressives Congress APC in Edo State have described Governor Godwin Obaseki’s visit to the head office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo State in the wee hours of Sunday as security breach that could cause political upheaval.
Accompanied by his security aides, the governor walked into the office of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for a meeting that lasted for over an hour.
The INEC head office in Benin, Edo capital, is the main collation centre for the ongoing governorship election.
While the governor was in the REC’s office, some supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) protested to the INEC office, saying it was improper for Obaseki to be meeting with INEC officials during the election.
The protest leader was later allowed to join the meeting which held behind closed doors.
Obaseki left INEC office around 4:45am, though his security personnel prevented journalists from speaking with him.
Although INEC is yet to commence collation of the results, the commission has made significant progress uploading them on its portal.
As of the time of filing this report, the result sheets of 4259 polling units had been uploaded on IReV. A total of 4519 polling units is expected to be uploaded.
”They know already that they have lost the election that is why they are restless. What could Governor Obaseki be doing at IINEC Collation Centre with his retinue of thugs, he just wants to throw the state into turmoil and political upheaval, but I’m sure the security agents would not allow his devilish moves to cale through.” APPC supporter said.