Yiaga Africa says politicians may resort to violence and voter intimidation during the forthcoming Edo state governorship election.
Yiaga Africa, a civil society organisation , says politicians may resort to violence and vote buying during the Edo state governorship election on September 21.
The CSO said it observed a “volatile political climate” for the election, adding that strong-arm tactics and violence marred the campaign period. “Additionally, armed groups and political thugs may disrupt INEC’s deployment of elections. Yiaga Africa has identified eight LGA’s as hotspot for violence. They include, Ikpoba Okha, Oredo, Egor, Ovia South West, Ovia North East, Esan South East, Etsako West and Etsako East.
YIAGA also expressed concerns that voter inducement through cash, gifts, and food items by politicians may compromise the credibility of the election.
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