The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has cast his vote, commending the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a peaceful conduct of the election.
Ize-Iyamu cast his vote at polling unit 26, ward 5, in Iguododo community, Orionhwon Local Government Area of the state at about 9:30am.
Speaking to journalists after exercising his franchise, the APC governorship candidate expressed confidence that he would emerge victorious in the election.
“The process is good and going on smoothly. There is no thuggery and violence, the place is peaceful and calm,” Ize-Iyamu said.
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“I am happy that INEC has a thermometer to check temperature and they also give out face masks to our people.
“We encourage our people to come out in batches so they can strictly adhere to the Covid-19 protocols of social distancing,” he said.
Accreditation and voting started simultaneously at Ugboko ward 5, unit 26 at about 8:46 am amid presence of security personnel.
