Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will “accept the outcome of a properly conducted election” in the state.
News About Nigeria reports that the Edo state governorship election is scheduled September 21.
Obaseki spoke at a meeting with Christopher Musa, chief of defence staff (CDS), stakeholders and military officers ahead of the election.
The govenor noted that the Edo people should be allowed to freely go to the polls to elect the candidates of their choice.
“We are not asking for any favour but are stating that Edo citizens should be free to go to the polls to elect the candidates of their choice. We will accept the outcome of a properly conducted election,” Obaseki said.
“For eight years, the security forces in the state have been highly cooperative in helping us address security concerns.
“Together, we have established Forward Operating Bases and designed a digitised security architecture that has made Edo one of the safest states in the nation.”
On his part, the CDS said operatives of the local security networks and vigilantes should steer clear of election duties during the elections.
He asked individuals to refrain from carrying firearms to intimidate voters, as only designated security agencies are authorized to maintain order.
Musa warned that anyone who disrupts the poll would bear the consequences, adding that the military has the presidential mandate to ensure a free, fair, and credible election in Edo.
The CDS said the personnel of the forces deployed for the election should not compromise their professionalism.
