Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has cast his vote in the ongoing governorship election, reiterating his demand for a transparent and credible electoral process.
The governor voted at polling unit 19, Ward 4, located inside Emokpae Primary School in Benin City.
Governor Obaseki arrived at the polling unit around 11:57 a.m., where he briefly interacted with election officials and voters before casting his ballot, according to Independent.
Following the voting exercise, Obaseki expressed satisfaction with the smooth and orderly conduct of the election at his polling unit.
In addition to praising the voting process, Governor Obaseki stressed the importance of maintaining transparency during vote collation.
He urged electoral officials to ensure the integrity of the election is maintained not only during voting but also in the collation and announcement of results.
As the election unfolds, attention is focused on key battleground areas, with voters and political stakeholders eagerly awaiting the final outcome.
The major contenders in the election include Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party.
Governor Obaseki’s vote represents a crucial moment in the process, highlighting his commitment as both a candidate and a sitting governor to a fair and credible election in Edo State.
The outcome of this election will determine who governs the state for the next four years, making it a highly anticipated and closely watched contest.
“I am pleased with what I have seen here today. The process has been smooth, and I hope it remains so throughout the state,” Obaseki said.
