Edo Election: LP Candidate, Olumide Akpata Cast His Vote With Smiles [Photos]

The Labour Party candidate in the ongoing Edo State governorship election, Olumide Akpata, has cast his vote.

Olumide Akpata voted at Oredo Ward 6, Unit 11, smiling as he appeared confident about the outcome of the Edo governorship election.

The former Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, chairman, was seen giving a thumbs-up to the crowd as they cheered him on.

Speaking to newsmen after casting his vote, he said: “I voted according to the voting process and everything went well. I want to hope that this is the experience of every Edo voter. I cannot make assumptions standing here.

“I am going to wait for feedback from around the different units and 192 wards in the state. We are hopeful that this will be the experience of every Edo voter”.

Akpata urged the electoral body to ensure a fair process, saying,  “I am calling on INEC that the playing field should remain level. Nobody should be given any undue advantage. All party agents should be allowed into the collation centres, so that we can all witness the process.

“Edo election is an off cycle election so INEC should have the luxury of deploying it’s resources to show the world that they can do it well. The playing field should be totally  levelled to allow the best man or women to win.”

He added, ‘I am hearing some concerning feedback from around the state but I cannot make any statement until I verify the source of my information. We have crossed one hurdle, I have voted and my supporters should be allowed to vote.”

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Meanwhile, Nigerian music star, Davido has spoken out against the advice for voters to leave immediately after casting their votes in the ongoing Edo State governorship election.