Edo 2024 Election: APC Rallies in Owan West As Government Deploy 30,000 Policemen to Monitor Election.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) recently held its final ward-to-ward rally in Owan West Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo State. The rally visited the towns of Sobe, Sabongida-Ora, and Ozalla, attracting large crowds of supporters. This event was part of APC’s efforts to gather support for their candidates, Okpebholo Monday for Governor and Idahosa Dennis for Deputy Governor, ahead of the September 21, 2024, election. Party leaders used the rallies to speak to the people, promising development and better governance if elected.
Growing Tension in Edo State Ahead of Election
As the election date gets closer, tension is rising in Edo State. The political atmosphere has become heated, with clashes between the major parties. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has refused to sign a peace accord meant to ensure a peaceful election. The PDP claims that the APC-led government is behind the arrest of many of its members. The party argues that these arrests are unfair and politically motivated, aimed at reducing their chances in the election.
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PDP Refuses to Sign Peace Accord
The PDP’s refusal to sign the peace accord has raised concerns about potential violence during the election. According to the PDP, their members are being arrested for no reason, with the party claiming that the APC government is trying to weaken their strength. Despite the efforts of election observers and civil society groups to bring the parties together, the PDP insists it will not sign the accord unless the harassment of its members stops.
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The APC, on the other hand, has denied these claims. They argue that the arrests are based on law enforcement actions to maintain peace, not political reasons. The back-and-forth between the two parties has left many residents worried about what might happen on election day.
Security Personnel Deployment Criticized
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that 30,000 police officers and 8,000 other security personnel will be sent to Edo State to ensure the election is peaceful. While this move is supposed to prevent violence, many Nigerians have criticized it. They argue that the government should focus on sending such a large number of security personnel to areas in the northern part of the country, where insecurity is a bigger problem and many people are losing their lives to violence and insurgency.
Critics say that the government is wasting resources on elections instead of protecting citizens from ongoing security threats in other parts of the country. However, the federal authorities have defended the decision, saying the heavy security presence is necessary to keep the election safe.
Major Parties and Candidates in the 2024 Edo Election
The upcoming election in Edo State features three main political parties, each with strong candidates:
- All Progressives Congress (APC)
- Governor Candidate: Okpebholo Monday
- Deputy Governor Candidate: Idahosa Dennis
- Labour Party (LP)
- Governor Candidate: Akpata Olumide Anthony
- Deputy Governor Candidate: Alufohai Oluyinka Faith
- People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
- Governor Candidate: Ighodalo Asuerinme
- Deputy Governor Candidate: Ogie Osarodion
With the election scheduled for September 21, 2024, the people of Edo State are closely watching the campaigns and preparing to choose who will lead them. Each party is trying to convince voters that they have the best plan for the state’s future, but concerns over security and fairness continue to hang over the election.
Edo 2024 Election: APC Rallies in Owan West As Government Deploy 30,000 Policemen to Monitor Election.
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