PDP supporters in Benin City protested the Edo governorship election results, chanting "Edo no be Lagos." Alleging electoral manipulation and imposition of the APC candidate, Monday Okpebholo, the protest highlights concerns over the election process. Social media reactions remain divided as the final results from INEC are awaited.
Supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) staged a protest in Benin City following the ongoing results of the Edo State governorship election. Chanting “Edo no be Lagos,” the protesters expressed their discontent with the electoral process, alleging manipulation and imposition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo.
The protest took place amidst rising tensions, as PDP supporters rejected the possibility of Edo being governed like Lagos State, where APC has held sway for years. Social media was flooded with reactions, many of which accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of bias and alleged election rigging.
While some supporters called for change, others criticized the protest, arguing that political parties often follow the same playbook regardless of the state they govern. The chants of "Edo no be Lagos" reflect a strong desire to maintain the state's political independence and resist any form of imposition.
The election results, which are still being finalized, have sparked heated debates online, with some commenters asserting that the best course of action is to challenge the results in court, while others believe such protests are futile in the current political climate. As the results continue to unfold, the atmosphere remains charged, with both parties waiting for the final announcement from INEC.
