‘Peaceful process’ — Obaseki expresses satisfaction with Edo LG poll

Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, says he is satisfied with the conduct of LGA elections in the state. 

Obaseki spoke on Saturday after casting his vote at ward 10, unit 19 polling station at about 1.50 p.m.

The governor said he was surprised at the level of voter turnout despite the rain. 

He noted that the voting process was peaceful, adding that political parties did well with voter sensitisation. 

“In spite of the rain, the turnout has been considerably interesting. That means political parties did all that they were supposed to do to sensitise the people,” NAN quoted Obaseki as saying. 

“Secondly, we can see that the process has been very peaceful. I am very happy with this. People were here some minutes before the close of polls. We have not had any incidence of violence from anywhere,” he said.

On his expectation of the outcome, the governor said he believed the popular candidates would win.

“I believe the popular candidates will win the elections, but don’t forget the PDP went all out to campaign for this election,” he said.

?I don’t know how much the other parties mobilised, but I know that the PDP was fully in most parts of the state.”