The Edo State Government has declared September 20 as a work-free day to allow workers and residents to travel to their respective voting areas ahead of the state’s governorship election, which is scheduled for September 21, 2024, across all 18 local government areas (LGAs), Okay.ng reports.
In a statement released on Thursday, Joseph Eboigbe, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), announced the decision, assuring residents that adequate security measures are in place for the smooth conduct of the election.
“This is to enable workers and other electorates to travel to their voting areas ahead of the September 21 governorship election in the state,” the statement read.
The Edo government also extended well-wishes for safe travels and reaffirmed that security arrangements have been made to ensure a free, fair, and credible election.