Edo decides: Traffic to Edo central swells as governorship election nears

Vehicular and human traffic to Edo Central Senatorial District on Friday tripled ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State.

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The candidates of the two major political parties are Dr Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The two candidates are both from Edo central senatorial district of the state.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), which visited motor parks in Benin, observed a high turnout of passengers heading to the senatorial district.

Mr. Inegbedion Usuagba, a passenger told NAN that the election meant a lot to the people of Edo central district adding that for 25 years, the zone had been marginalized.

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” Since Former governor Osunbor left governor, Edo Central has never been governor. So this election means a lot to us Esan people. I am traveling so that I can vote,” he said.

Another passenger, who identified himself as Edward Imosi said one of the candidates hails from his community.

“By God’s grace, this is the first time we will be producing a governor for the state. I know he will win.

“So, I want to be part of this historic election. That is why I am traveling home to vote,” Imosi added.

Mr. Monday Isibor, a driver at one of the park expressed joy over the patronage, saying the number of passengers traveling to the senatorial district could only be compared to festive season.

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