The Edo Diaspora community has urged the Nigeria Police and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain professionalism and impartiality during the upcoming governorship election in the state on 21 September.
Raymond Osaremen, Deputy Director-General of the Diaspora for Asue/Ogie Campaign Council, addressed newsmen on Monday in Benin, expressing concerns over voter intimidation. He emphasized the need for a free and fair election, calling on security agencies and INEC to ensure a peaceful and transparent process.
Osaremen tasked the authorities to ensure a free, fair, and transparent election.
He emphasised that the role of security agencies was to protect citizens and maintain public order, not to instil fear or interfere with the voting process.
Osaremen urged INEC to ensure a credible election and called for adequate training and equipment for its officers to manage the election transparently.
“We are here today to express our concerns regarding voter intimidation and the role of security agencies.
If left unaddressed, these concerns risk undermining the very foundations of our democracy and eroding the trust that the people have placed in the electoral system.
“Exercise your democratic rights fully, knowing that the future of our state and country lies in your hands.
“We urge you to report any instances of voter intimidation or malpractices to the relevant authorities,” he emphasised.
