• Protesting youths take over Edo APC secretariat, demanding luggage of state exco
• INEC supervises, acknowledges just one major, says REC
A bunch, All Progressives Congress (APC) Renewed Hope Coalition, Edo State Chapter, yesterday handed a vote of confidence on the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma-led Electoral Committee, for the conduct of a free, truthful and credible major in Edo State.
The group applauded the Uzodimma-led Electoral Committee following the end result of the simply concluded APC governorship primaries in Edo which noticed the emergence of Home of Representatives member Dennis Idahosa.
Chairman, APC Renewed Hope Coalition, Steven Jim, mentioned Uzodimma has set a brand new customary for conducting primaries by prioritizing transparency and inclusivity.
Whereas briefing newsmen in Benin Metropolis on the end result of the APC primaries, Jim mentioned the emergence of Idahosa, because the reliable winner of the primaries, is a testomony to APC's unwavering dedication to upholding the democratic beliefs on which the nation is based.
He mentioned: “At this level, we want to commend the Governor of Imo State for his exemplary management and dedication to deepening democracy in Nigeria. As a result of below his watch, the simply concluded APC primaries in Edo are a shining instance of transparency, honesty and integrity within the electoral committee.
“We unequivocally specific a vote of confidence on the Uzodimma-led Election Committee for conducting a free, truthful and credible major election.
“The emergence of Idahosa, as winner of the primaries, is a testomony to APC’s dedication to selling excellence and competence in governance.”
In the meantime, some offended youths and ladies, dissatisfied with the conduct of officers on the primaries, yesterday launched into a peaceable protest, demanding the plunder of the EXCO state, led by Appearing Chairman Emperor Jarret Tenebe.
The celebration's youth chief, Tony Adun, popularly referred to as Kabaka, led the protesters. The youth, who took over the secretariat, promised to remain within the constructing for seven days.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo, Dr. Anugbum Onuoha, nevertheless, yesterday mentioned the Fee solely supervised the APC gubernatorial major, which was held on the Lushville Lodge and Suites. The REC introduced this throughout conversations with journalists in Benin Metropolis.
The Guardian found that political thugs invaded the Lushville Lodge and Suite whereas the collation and announcement of outcomes was underway, disrupted the train, attacked journalists and destroyed their working instruments. The thugs additionally beat up APC election officers.
The REC famous that the Supreme Courtroom has selected major celebration oversight.
