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Edo Governorship Election In Pictures

 

Over 480,000 Edo residents, came out to partake in the state governorship election on Saturday.

This is the first major election organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the COVID-19 era.

To ensure a safe exercise, INEC officials were on the ground to enforce the use of face masks as part of COVID-19 guidelines.

Security officials were also deployed to a free, fair and safe exercise.

Below are major sights from the Edo State governorship election.

Residents do some last-minute shopping on the eve of the Edo governorship election. Photos: Sodiq Adelakun/Channels TV
Officials share face masks.

 

Voters Begin To Vote

 

INEC says more young people have so far registered.

Godwin Obaseki and Osagie Ize-Iyamu Vote

 

 

Ize-Iyamu casts his vote.
Ize-Iyamu casts his vote.
Obaseki arrives polling unit.
Godwin Obaseki casts his vote.
Godwin Obaseki speaks after casting his vote.

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