The Edo State Government has declared Friday, September 20, as a work-free day to allow workers and residents to travel to their respective voting locations ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.
In a statement by Joseph Eboigbe, Secretary to the Edo State Government (SSG), the government assured that adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure a free, fair, and credible election.
According to Eboigbe, it is hereby announced for the information of the general public that the Edo State Government has declared Friday, September 20, a work-free day.
“This is to enable workers and other electorates to travel to their voting areas ahead of the September 21 governorship election in the State.”
“Government wishes everyone journey mercies and reassures that security measures have been provided to ensure a free, fair and credible election,” he said.