The distribution of election materials by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has commenced in Edo State ahead of the Governorship Election, Edum News reports.
The distribution began on Thursday, at the premises of the Central Bank of Nigeria on Akpakpava junction located at the Ring Road, Benin.
The sensitive materials is expected to be distributed to the 18 local government areas of the state, in preparation for the election scheduled to hold on Saturday.
The State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Onuoha Anugbum, supervised the distribution of the materials, staying that vehicles have been hired to convey the materials to their respective locations.
The development however created gridlock in the area as traffic was only opened to one lane on the busy road, and the area was also closed to commercial activities.
“We are here, we have commenced the distribution of sensitive materials to the local government area,” the resident commissioner stated.
Written by Hope James
