Edo guber poll wiII reflect people’s choice –INEC

The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has assured that the September 21, governorship election in Edo State will reflect the choice of the electorate.

Prof Yakubu disclosed this on Friday in Benin during a meeting with the 17 political parties contesting the election.

He called on the political parties to play by the rule of the game in order to ensure peaceful election in the state.

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He assured all parties in the election of a level playing field before, during and after the election.

The INEC chairman, however, lamented the rate of uncollected Permanent Voters Cards (PVC) in the state.

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