Edo: We’re prepared to stop election midway if there’s violence, says INEC

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The Independent National Electoral Commission on Saturday said it would stop the announcement of results in the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State scheduled for September 19 2020 if there

was threat to peace.

Okoye said, “The commission reviewed the conduct of political parties and the candidates in Edo and Ondo States and reminded them of the need to play by the rules of the game. The commission advised political parties to pay attention to the dangers of violence and the use of incendiary statements on the electoral process.

Okoye said, “The commission is committed and determined to conduct the elections within the constitutionally allowed period but the parties must not cuddle violence and engage in acts aimed at undermining the electoral process and expect a soft landing from the commission. We are a regulatory body and those being regulated must obey the rules and procedures for campaigns and rallies.

However, Inter-Party Advisory Council has urged INEC not to succumb to distractions to suspend or postpone the governorship election in Edo.

 

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