EdoDecides: INEC receives sensitive materials amid tight security

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The Independent National Electoral Commission has taken conveyance of delicate material in front of the September 28 governorship race.

The Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Sam Olumekun, unveiled this to newsmen in Benin, on Monday.

Our reporter assembled that the touchy materials were given over to the commission in the midst of tight security by some top authorities of the police, Department of State Services and the Nigerian Army.

Olumekun said the conveyance of delicate materials from the Central Bank of Nigeria had demonstrated the status of the commission to lead the governorship decision.

He said the commission would initiate dissemination later in the day.

He guaranteed that the commission would guarantee a straightforward decision on Wednesday.

Then, the Nigerian Army has amplified security around the state.

A unit of troopers mounted a barrier around 20 meters from the Benin-Ore tollgate, looking vehicles coming into the capital city.

There were likewise police vehicles watching the boulevards of Benin.

Our reporter additionally watched a few police checkpoints along the Benin-Owo street.

Discoveries from the Oba Market in Benin uncovered that occupants had begun stocking their homes with nourishment because of the strain produced between the two driving gatherings – the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party.

There was car influx along the Ring Road because of shopping by occupants.

A merchant, who just recognized himself as Mr. Sebastian, said there was a support in deals on Monday.

"There were deals today. A ton of my clients even called me to save rice and beans for them today. I'm certain it is a direct result of the pressure about this race.

"We don't appeal to God for emergency that may prompt a time limitation, however individuals are uneasy."

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