PDP vs APC: Alarm raised over tension, violence in Edo
The Centre for Democracy and Development has raised the alarm over the tension and violence in Edo State.
Idayat Hassan, CDD Director, in a statement on Thursday, said there has been rampant defacing or outright destruction of campaign billboards by supporters of rival partisan camps. CDD announced its observation that foot soldiers of politicians are engaging in the exchange of verbal abuses, hate songs and chants.
It called on the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies to call parties, members, and supporters to order.CDD advised the electoral umpire to start a strategic and effective solution to implementing its COVID policy during the election.
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