Update from the EDO state Governorship election

The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun, applauded INEC’s on the conduct of Edo governorship election.

The APC Boss, made the declaration at Ward 2, Unit 2 in Oredo Local Government Area at 11: 45 after voting, said: “I am impressed with the conduct of the election so far.

”The atmosphere has been peaceful and the weather has been very clement to us all. The voters have been delightful in their conduct,’’ he added

While commending the large turnout of voters, says: “the turnout is wonderful and I am pleasurably surprised.’’

“This is the best turnout so far in a very long while. This is the best so far because I have always voted here.

“I hope, and it’s presumed that something good is about to happen in the state.

“It is a sign that the people are beginning to express their democratic rights and that democracy has become totally widespread in the state.

“It’s peaceful so far because I have been watching events on TV.’’

He described the security arrangement as “superb and wonderful”.

“As the National Chairman of my party, it was something that was of grave concern to us all.

“All the security agencies have given us assurance that there will not be a major incident,’’ he said.