The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the schedule for collating Edo State governorship election results.
Naturenex reports anxiety in Edo State following the election held across the state on Saturday, September 21.
Electorates and political party stakeholders have expressed concern over the delay in collating the results.
It is worth noting that the INEC head office in Benin, Edo capital, is the main collation centre for the election.
However, in a statement issued on Sunday morning, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Anugbum Onuoha, stated that collation would kick off by 10 am.
Onuoha admonished politicians to maintain peace and order, vowing that INEC will conduct the process transparently.
“This is to inform the general public, Political Stakeholders and observers that the Collation of results for the ongoing Edo State Governors Election will resume today (Sunday) 22nd September, 2024 at 10:00am.
“The Collation process is being conducted transparently and in accordance with the extant laws and guidelines of the Independent National. Electoral Commission (INEC). We appreciate the patience and cooperation of the parties as we strive to ensure a credible and accurate outcome of this important Election.
“We urge all stakeholders to maintain peace and order as we conclude the collation process. INEC remains committed to delivering a free, fair and transparent Election in Edo State,” the statement said.
