Tony Kabaka, a popular All Progressives Congress (APC) youth leader in Edo state, has led a number of party members to stage protests in Benin, the state capital, over the action of Governor Godwin Obaseki on the ongoing governorship election results in the state....For More READ THE FULL STORY▶▶
Obaseki’s sudden appearance at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was reportedly sparked by concerns that the opposition APC was attempting to manipulate the election results.
The governor sought to monitor the collation process and address anomalies noticed in some local government areas, including Oredo, where he voted.
Why Obaseki was forced out of INEC office
However, INEC officials informed Obaseki that he wasn’t supposed to be present, citing procedural guidelines. Despite this, the governor insisted on staying, prompting a standoff.
Earlier, PDP’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo, had been sent back, but Obaseki remained resolute.
Tension escalated when a combined team of policemen, soldiers, and security agents, led by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Frank Mba, arrived at the scene around 3 a.m. Mba, appointed by the Inspector General of Police to supervise the election, escorted the governor out of the premises.
Reacting to the development, the APC youth leader led some loyalists of the opposition in the state to stage a protest against the governor’s action and the allegation. A video of the youths taking to the streets of Edo has also emerged..…For More READ THE FULL STORY ▶
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