Edo election 2020: Anxiety as sorting, counting of votes begin

Governorship

Supporters of candidates in the Edo State governorship election are currently in a state of worry and nervousness, as officials began sorting and counting of votes.

This next stage in the voting process is already ongoing in some parts of Edo Central Senatorial District, while some other parts in the state have also concluded voting.

At the Central Primary School, Ubiaja, Esan South East Local Government Ward 6, units 1 to 5, counting had been concluded in some units and results have been declared.

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At Central Primary school, Emu, Esan South East Local Government Area, Ward 5, sorting and counting were ongoing as at the time of filing this report.

Similar situation was observed at Ward 2 Unit 8, Ikeken in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo.

The process was generally peaceful in all the wards visited.