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Voting has commenced in the 10 polling units within the premises. The governor is yet to show up to vote.Voting has commenced at polling units in Ward six Ogute community in Estako East local government area.
There were large turn out of voters at the different polling units.Today’s off-cycle electoral contest to determine who will occupy Dennis Osadebe House, the seat of power in Edo State when the tenure of Governor Godwin Obaseki lapses by November 12 this year is taking off on a bad note in Benin City, with the delay in deploying ad-hoc officials and materials to the various polling units.
For instance, as of 09.00am, ad-hoc officials have just arrived Unit 35, Ward 1, Oredo Local Government. They are now pasting the names of registered voters on the wall.
Benin City is the hub of Edo South Senatorial District. With its urban density, Edo South is a critical battleground in today’s election.Voters have stormed polling unit in Ukpella, headquarters of Estako East local government area.
At Unit 12 and Unit 4 Ward Eight, voters were seen on the queue waiting for INEC officials to commence accreditation and voting.