Edo govt declares Friday work-free day to allow workers to travel to vote

A statement by Joseph Eboigbe, Secretary to the Edo State Government (SSG), reassured that security measures had been provided 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.”