The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has confirmed its readiness for the forthcoming Edo State governorship election, scheduled for September 21, 2024.
The Chairman of the electoral umpire, Professor Mahmood Yakubu who gave this assurance at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Benin City on Wednesday urged all political parties and candidates to ensure a peaceful election process.
According to the Chairman, the INEC had completed most of the necessary preparations for the election.
He noted, “Let me reassure stakeholders that INEC is ready for the election. INEC has so far implemented 11 out of the 13 activities in the election timetable.”
“The remaining two are the end of political campaigns on 19 September, and the election itself on 21 September.”
Yakubu also provided updates on the voter registration process, revealing that Edo State now has 2,629,025 registered voters.