The good people of Edo State have been admonished to maintain a peaceful disposition in the forthcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for Saturday, September 19th 2020. The call was made at a meeting of the Edo Council Of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs, held on Tuesday, September 8th, 2020, at the palace of the Oba of Benin.
The Edo State Council Of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs appreciated the efforts of the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare 11, in enjoining political parties in the State, especially members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who considered themselves as arch political rivals in the polity, to eschew violence and ensure that there is peace and tranquility before, during and after the election.
The role of the traditional Institution in aiding a peaceful electoral atmosphere was also brought to the fore, as members of the Council were admonished not to allow themselves or their subjects become willing tools for the perpetration of violence during the upcoming election.
The Traditional rulers called on all eligible voters to come out enmass on the day of the election and vote freely for their choice candidates without entertaining any fear. The Council further advised the good people of Edo State to continue to pray for peace and tranquility before, during and after the election.
