INEC to begin Edo State Collation of Results by 10am

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the commencement of the collation of results for the Edo State governorship election to begin at 10am on Sunday, September 22, 2024. This process will take place at the INEC head office in Benin City, which serves as the main collation center for the election. The decision to start at this time was announced to ensure transparency and adherence to electoral guidelines, signaling INEC’s commitment to delivering a free, fair, and transparent election.

The atmosphere around this event has been charged with tension due to the delay in the formal announcement of results, which led to various reactions and analyses among political stakeholders and the public. As of the latest updates, a significant percentage of the polling unit results had been uploaded onto the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal, indicating a high level of activity and anticipation regarding the outcome of the election.

Given the information available up to the current date and time, there’s been a mix of posts and sentiments on platforms like X, with some users indicating leads for different political parties in various senatorial districts of Edo State. However, these posts reflect sentiment and preliminary analysis rather than official results.

The collation process is crucial as it will officially determine the winner of the Edo State governorship election, where candidates from the All Progressives Congress (APC), People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and other parties are in contention. This election has drawn significant attention, not only for its political implications within Edo State but also for how electoral processes are managed in Nigeria.