#EdoDecides2024: APC members protest Governor Obaseki’s presence at INEC collation centre

Members of the All Progressives Congress led by Monday Okpebholo’s running mate, Dennis Idahosa, led protesters to demand the exit of Governor Godwin Obaseki from the premises of the Independent National Electoral Commission at about 3.30am today.

Idahosa, who was shouting on top of the voice from outside the gate, demanded alongside others for the exit of the governor as he stated that he had no business being there, reports Sunday PUNCH.

He said, “Obaseki must come out. He is not supposed to be here. He is not an INEC staff. Nigeria Police should not compromise.”

The protesters at interval tried to gain entrance into the premises of INEC but they were prevented from entering even when the repeatedly banged on the gate.

At some point during the drama, the DIG incharge of the election, Frank Mba, came into the premises with his team and headed to where Obaseki was sitting.

It was earlier reported that INEC has uploaded 90.33 percent of the results from the Edo governorship election to its Result Viewing Portal.

It was also reported late last night reported that tensions were rising in the ongoing Edo State Governorship election as the INEC acknowledged a second complaint regarding discrepancies in polling unit results.

In a statement posted on its official X account late last night, INEC assured the public of swift action, vowing to investigate allegations of incorrect figures being entered into result sheets.