There is a heavy presence of security operatives on Sunday, September 22, 2025, at the Edo office of INEC as the collation of results for the Saturday governorship election commenced.
In addition to the several operatives surrounding the location, roadblocks were mounted 500 metres away on all the roads leading to the office by the men of the Nigerian Army.
The routes leading to the office were closed to vehicular movement just as only accredited individuals were allowed access to the place.
The individuals were subjected to thorough screenings by men of the Nigerian Police as well as the military operatives at the venue.
INEC announced on Saturday, September 21, 2024, that collation of the results from the 18 local governments of the state would begin by 10:00 am on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
