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Edo APC, PDP Trade Fraud Allegations Over LG Poll

Edo State Governor Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has accused the police of aiding ballot box snatching, supervising electoral fraud and intimidating voters in the just-concluded Esan … Continue reading Edo APC, PDP Trade Fraud Allegations Over LG Poll


Edo State Governor Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has accused the police of aiding ballot box snatching, supervising electoral fraud and intimidating voters in the just-concluded Esan North-East Local Government election held in the State.

Speaking at the swearing-in of the Council Chairman, Mr. Sam Oboh at the Government House in Benin City the Governor said he is embarrassed that the police have become electoral officials working in favour of the PDP. He stated that he will not submit to intimidation from any quarter and appealed to the security agencies to respect the constitution. The Governor accused the Police of aiding PDP officials to manipulate the elections and forcing electoral officers to sign result sheets under duress at a police station in Uromi.

In a swift reaction the PDP Chairman in Edo state, Dan Orbih also pointed accusing fingers at the APC government of Governor Adams Oshiomhole of fraudulently securing victory in the election by doctoring the election result with the aid of the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission.

Chief Dan Orbih who brandished the result sheets at a press conference said they are ready to defend the result at any level required.

With the ensuing dispute, time is what will determine whether Sam Oboh will remain in office or if there will be another election for the chairmanship of Esan North East Local Government as both parties trade blames.