Security has been beefed up at the Edo Government House, Benin, and other public institutions in the state ahead of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s declaration of Godwin Obaseki as governor-elect of the state.
Obaseki emerged victorious in 13 of the 18 local government results that have so far been announced by INEC.
He polled a total of 319,483 ahead of Osagie Ize-Iyamu, who had 253,173.
The PDP has rejected the result, saying it does not reflect the wish of the people.
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Some supporters of the party staged a protest in front of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Benin while the result was being announced.
Following the protest, more security personnel were drafted to the state INEC office and also stationed at strategic locations in Benin City
Those drafted to government house barricaded major entry and exit points, while visitors are thoroughly screened before entering the building.
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Police armoured personnel carriers have been stationed at the popular Kings Square, and at the campaign headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate.
Other security personnel were seen patrolling the city and manning checkpoints in strategic locations.
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