Osagie Ize-Iyamu, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state, says he will monitor the election process from Benin city, the state capital, as poor network reception would not make it possible in his hometown.
Ize-Iyamu revealed this to reporters after casting his ballot at his hometown, polling unit 026, ward 5 Iguododo, Orhionmwon local government area of the state.
He expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election, commending the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“As you can see, I just went through the process of voting, my temperature was checked and the card reader worked successfully for me,” he said.
“We encourage our people to come out in batches so they can strictly adhere to the COVID-19 protocols.
“The voting across the state is going on smoothly and I’m impressed with INEC’s conduct. After speaking with you, I’ll be heading back to Benin, the state capital to monitor the election as network reception in my town is poor.
“I’m confident I’ll be victorious at the end of the exercise if the election process goes on smoothly as it’s been seen here in my town.”
