INEC says it is concerned about the escalating levels of violent actions and incendiary statements by political actors in Edo and Ondo States.
says it will suspend the Edo and Ondo governorship election process if the actions of political actors led to a breakdown of law and order.
“These actions include destruction of opponents’ campaign materials such as billboards, violent campaigns and use of offensive language. He said with the pandemic taking its toll on the citizenry, the people of Edo and Ondo states must be saved from the added burden of violent and raucous elections.
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