The Edo Democracy Movement (EDM) has issued a strong warning to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies ahead of the upcoming Edo governorship election, cautioning against any attempts to rig the process.
In a statement released on Saturday, Omoregbe Osayiuwa, the convener of EDM, emphasized that any manipulation of the election results would trigger a revolution, starting from Edo State and spreading across Nigeria.
Osayiuwa highlighted the high level of political awareness in Edo State, asserting that the people are determined to protect their democratic rights.
Osayiuwa stated, “Any attempt by the APC to rig the forthcoming Edo governorship election will be met with unprecedented resistance, sparking a revolution that will reverberate across Nigeria, beginning from Edo State.
He further urged INEC and security agencies to remain impartial and resist any pressure from politicians to destabilize the state.
The statement read, “We caution the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to remain impartial and resist any pressure from politicians to destabilize our state.
“Edo is not one of those states that will be subjugated or manipulated for political gains. The high level of political awareness among the people of Edo will not allow for any compromise on the sanctity of their votes.
“Our state has always been a beacon of democracy, and we will not stand by while our democratic rights are trampled upon,” the statement added.
As the state prepares for the governorship election, EDM stressed the importance of ensuring a free, fair, and credible electoral process, reaffirming Edo State’s long-standing commitment to democratic principles.
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