The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has threatened to abort processes leading to the forthcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States. The statement read in part: “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) met today 6th August 2020 and deliberated on a number of issues including preparations for the Edo and Ondo governorship elections. “The Commission has observed with deep concern the escalating levels of violent actions and incendiary statements by political parties, candidates and their supporters in the run-up to the Edo and Ondo Governorship Elections. Political parties must remember that Edo and Ondo Governorship Elections have strict constitutional and statutory timelines and threats of violence or actual violence can disrupt those timelines and create a constitutional crisis. “The Commission wishes to reassure the people of Edo and Ondo States of its determination to conduct credible and safe elections in the two states.

Source: Nigerian Tribune August 06, 2020 21:56 UTC