Edo Decides: Don’t substitute free, credible poll for anything – NGO appeals to INEC, Others
Timothy Omobude 
A Non-governmental organisation, NGO, Intercontinental Leadership Initiative has called on every stakeholder in Edo State to support the principle of free, fair, credible and all inclusive electoral process.
Leader of the coalition, Prince Stanfford Bisong, who spoke to journalists in a press briefing in Benin City said INEC as principal actor is in compliance with the Electoral Act 2022.
According to him; the success of this election will go a long way in restoring trust in the democratic process of Nigeria.
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“For the Edo State governorship election, the die is cast. There is no substitute for a free, fair, credible transparent, inclusive, and peaceful poll.
“Unlike the elections that produced incompetent leaders are the remote cause of economic stagnation, political upheavals, and socio-religious disharmony in the polity as the imposed leaders seek personal interests in place of national interest.
“Once we get our elections right and credible leaders emerge, there will be a drastic reduction in election petitions and litigations. Leaders will be focused and provide needed dividends of democracy that will assuage the hunger and anger in the land.
“INEC will concentrate on its statutory duties. There cannot be development without political stability and trust in government. We have observed that INEC, in compliance with the electoral Act 2022, has made adequate arrangements for this purpose.
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“Adequate electoral materials, including sensitive ones, have been produced and distributed to 18 local government Council and RAs offices for conveyance by trained Electoral Officials to the various Pol ing Units (PUs) early Saturday morning.
” Adequate security measures have been put in place, and thirty-five thousand security agents will be covering the event.
“All media, observer groups, party agents, and other stakeholders have been accredited, briefed, and provided with electoral materials, and are already on the ground for the coverage of the election. We urge all registered voters to come out enmas he added.
