A group, Edo Democracy Movement (EDM) has issued a stern warning to security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the forthcoming Edo governorship election.
The movement stated that any attempt to rig the election would trigger a revolution that would begin in Edo State and resonate across Nigeria.
In a statement released on Saturday, the convener of the movement, Omoregbe Osayiuwa, said there is high political awareness in Edo State and the people are determined to protect their democratic rights.
“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,” Osayiuwa declared.
The EDM urged INEC and the security agencies to maintain impartiality and not succumb to any political pressure.
We caution the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to remain impartial and resist any pressure from politicians to destabilize our state,” the statement read.
Osayiuwa stated that Edo State is not one of those states that can be politically manipulated.
“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,” he asserted.
The EDM’s warning comes as the state prepares for the governorship election, with the movement emphasizing the importance of a free, fair, and credible electoral process.
“Our state has always been a beacon of democracy, and we will not stand by while our democratic rights are trampled upon,” Osayiuwa reiterated.