The Edo State governorship election will see the deployment of 35,000 officers, withdrawal of VIP security, and INEC’s readiness for a free and fair poll. Â
INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu states that the commission lacks constitutional authority to conduct local government elections outside the FCT, calling for necessary constitutional amendments.
Traditional leaders in Nigeria are more than ceremonial figures; they actively shape politics, mediate conflicts, and influence elections, demonstrating their lasting impact