Obaseki Reveals The Only Condition for Accepting Edo Election Outcome | READ DETAILS

As political tension rises ahead of the Edo State gubernatorial election, Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that his party will only accept the election outcome if it is properly conducted. With fears of violence and accusations flying, Obaseki's stance heightens concerns of federal might being used to manipulate the polls.

In a statement shared on his official X handle after meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Obaseki emphasized the importance of allowing the people of Edo to freely choose their leaders without interference.

"We are not asking for any favors, but we insist that Edo citizens must be free to go to the polls and elect the candidates of their choice,ÔÇØ Obaseki stated.

The governor's message comes amid accusations from the PDP that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is planning to use federal resources to influence the election. Obaseki pointed out that for eight years, Edo had maintained a secure environment with the help of security forces, but there is now a growing concern about potential threats to a free and fair election.

"We have established Forward Operating Bases and implemented a digitized security architecture, making Edo one of the safest states in Nigeria. However, our main concern now is that this election is not hijacked,ÔÇØ he added.

Tensions have been escalating as PDP officials accuse the APC of attempting to use its influence in the federal government to tilt the election in its favor. There are fears that this could lead to violence on election day. Obaseki has made it clear that any attempt to undermine the integrity of the process will not be accepted.

With election day looming, all eyes are on Edo as citizens prepare to vote amidst fears of federal might, political tension, and the looming threat of violence.

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