FILE: Media briefing on security arrangement for the September 19 Edo Governorship Election by the coordinating DIG, Adeleye Oyebade, and other members of the inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security on Thursday, September 18, 2020 (Photo: NPF)


Eniola Akinkuotu , Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force has asked the people of Edo State to return home immediately after voting rather than wait for the counting of the ballot.

The Deputy Inspector -General of Police in charge of Research and Planning , Adeleye Oyebade , who is to coordinate election in Edo State , said this on ‘ Good Morning Nigeria ’ programme on NTA on Friday .

He said , “ It is better to come , do what you want to do, and go home ; because some people will be kept behind bars and we will do proper investigation and diligent prosecution of offenders that we will apprehend. ”
Oyebade said aides to VIPs had been withdrawn until after the poll .

He said the police would remain neutral during the exercise and vowed to arrest any political thugs.
Oyebade said movement remained restricted and advised any traveler planning to pass through Edo State to take an alternative route.
The DIG urged the candidates who signed the peace accord to make sure that they abide by the terms of the agreement .

However, the Manager, Training , YIAGA Africa, Paul James ; said people were free to remain within the polling units to monitor their votes, adding that this would ensure the integrity of the election .
He , therefore , urged the police to let people remain within the polling units after voting .
Usually , voters wait at polling units after casting their ballots and take part in the counting of votes to ensure that there is no rigging .
Contributing to the debate on the programme , the Director, Voter Education and Publicity, INEC , Nick Dazang, said the commission had introduced a dedicated online portal known as ‘INEC Result Viewing ’ that will enable Nigerians to view results from polling units in real -time on election days.

He said the system was tested during the Nasarawa Central state constituency bye- election last month and it worked fine .
The INEC director said, “ But what we have done is that you can do that ( monitor ) electronically . We have set up a portal that will be open tomorrow. All you need to do is to log into that portal and you can view real -time the outcome of the voting of all the polling units in Edo State .

“ In Edo , we have made provision for not less than two million people to view it simultaneously without any glitches. ”
The INEC official said voters must come to polling units with their face masks .
He , however , warned persons wearing face masks that bear the logos of political parties not to come to polling units .

Dazang stated that due to the COVID -19 pandemic, card readers would be disinfected after each use.
He further stated that provisions had been made for voters to wash their hands before and after casting their ballot.




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Don't misconstrue the DIG on what he said on NTA and everyone heard

Don't misconstrue the DIG on what he said on NTA and everyone heard

He gave simple advise after Kingsley of good morning Nigeria asked question on people selling alcohol , frying Ankara and pufpuf or campaigning at Poling unit

He said it was better for you to eat before leaving home, and it was good to avoid crowding the place due to covid 19, he said any one constituting nuisance, buying vote, campaigning or wearing party logos and slogan would be arrested according to INEC laws



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Na so dem won take rig am

So they shouldn't defend their votes?

So that you can do your abracadabra Abi. Na lie, e no go work!

A Stern warning to those that have ears, it only a stupid fly that die with in a drink, if you are Obaseki child (I am not sure Betsy obaseki the woman charging his husband for each campaign gave him any) don't wait run for your life after voting, either by rigging of legitimate vote, obaseki will be rooted out.

Why go home? So that rigging may be perpetrated by any of the political parties? They campaign recklessly yet COVID19 was not wahala.Abeg stay @ safe distance & watch your votes counted & results announced.

solmus:
Don't misconstrue the DIG on what he said on NTA and everyone heard

You must be trying watching NTA in this present times.

I just hope they hear am well.

Don't die for politician ooooo

So many people don die and nothing happen including corper and co

Racoon:
You must be trying watching NTA in this present times.

That's what gotv force you to watch after your sub don expire

Damnnnnn niggarrr
Isoright

They should stay and defend their vites from a distance to avoid imaginary result story

Racoon:
You must be trying watching NTA in this present times.

Lol


I don't miss NTA and AIT.. NTA for important FG APC , propaganda, advert and publications ( good morning nigeria show and 9 pm Network News). AIT Kakaki for PDP propaganda, publications, adverts and gingles

Follow this two station if you want to bid for anything from PDP or APC administration, or if you want any jobs or any benefits atall


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The attention of the entire People of Rivers State has been drawn to the siege laid at the Hotel where the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike is lodging while on official assignment in Benin, Edo State.

Recall that Governor Wike was appointed Chairman of the PDP National Campaign Council for the Edo Governorship election; this is same position Governor Ganduje of Kano State occupies for his party the APC.

Governor Ganduje and Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State are all in Benin, Edo State carrying out their assignment for the APC without any molestation or intimidation.

And in a breach of the pledge they made security agencies have decided to harass and intimidate Governor Wike who has not done any wrong.

May I on behalf of entire Rivers People Warn that we Shall hold the IGP responsible for anything that happens to our Governor.

Signed:
Ambassador Akawor Desmond, Chairman
PDP Rivers State

Uncleodi:
The attention of the entire People of Rivers State has been drawn to the siege laid at the Hotel where the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike is lodging while on official assignment in Benin, Edo State.

Recall that Governor Wike was appointed Chairman of the PDP National Campaign Council for the Edo Governorship election; this is same position Governor Ganduje of Kano State occupies for his party the APC.

Governor Ganduje and Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State are all in Benin, Edo State carrying out their assignment for the APC without any molestation or intimidation.

And in a breach of the pledge they made security agencies have decided to harass and intimidate Governor Wike who has not done any wrong.

May I on behalf of entire Rivers People Warn that we Shall hold the IGP responsible for anything that happens to our Governor.

Signed:
Ambassador Akawor Desmond, Chairman
PDP Rivers State

As long as Wike maintain himself properly without violating the restriction of movement law, or the withdrawal of security from VIP, then he should not fear

And in case he has Election observer tag let him go quitely to the poling unit INEC assigned him, if he has an Edo PVC let him match straight to where he intends to vote


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The way am looking at it...



Edo election would be bloody

Vote, not fight. Guide your votes and let it count