The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has criticized Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki’s visit to its state office and collation center on Sunday.
It had earlier been reported how Obaseki invaded INEC’s collation centre unannounced around 2 am on Sunday and was walked out around 4:10 am.
Obaseki had said that his visit was to get first-hand information even as he was, however, told that his presence was not needed there.
At about 3 AM, a combined team of policemen led by DIG Mba and personnel of the Nigerian Army entered the premises and by 4:10 am, escorted Obaseki out of the premises.
Reacting to the controversies during a press conference on Sunday, INEC’s National Commissioner and Member Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna said the move by Obaseki and others was uncalled for.
“We are similarly disturbed by the overnight presence and demonstrations by some political actors and their supporters at our State Head Office ahead of the commencement of final collation.
“These actions are uncalled for. Nobody should disrupt the process at any stage and no one will be allowed to benefit from lawlessness,”
he said.
