Police in Edo State are parading the streets ahead of the announcement of results from the election which took place on Wednesday.
So far, results from 17 out of the 18 local governments in the state have been announced and the security agency is determined to forestall any breakdown of law and order that may result from the final announcement.
Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has taken an early lead in the election.
APC’s Obaseki has so far won in 12 local governments while the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Osagie Ize-Iyamu has won in five local government areas.
The APC won in Akoko LGA, Ikpoba-Okha, Etsako West, Etsako East, Etsako Cenral, Owan East LGA, Ovia North LGA, Oredo LGA, Uhunwomnde, Igueben LGA, Egor LGA, Owan West LGA
While the PDP won in Esan North Central, Esan West LGA, Orhionmwon LGA, Esan South East LGA, Esan North East LGA.
Breaking: Edo citizens protesting against Gov Oshiomole at the collation center chanting “Oshiomole ole Thief” pic.twitter.com/C2zMIoM1o7
— SK – Sola Kuti (@SKSolaKuti) September 29, 2016
