JUST IN: Edo declares Friday work free day for governorship election

...to enable workers travel to their areas of voting


The Edo government has declared September 20 as a work-free day to facilitate travel for workers and residents ahead of the state’s governorship election.

The election is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, across 18 LGAs in the state.

In a statement, Joseph Eboigbe, secretary to the state government (SSG), assured that adequate security arrangements are in place for a secure and democratic election process.

“This is to enable workers and other electorates travel to their voting areas ahead of the September 21 governorship election in the State” he said

“The government wishes everyone journey mercies and reassures that security measures have been provided to ensure a free, fair and credible election.”

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