Edo: Police withdraw orderlies from Oshiomhole, others

The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Frank Mba, announced that orderlies and VIP protection will be deactivated 48 hours before the Edo State governorship election.

He stated that only Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy will be allowed to retain police protection during the upcoming election week.

This was discussed during the Edo Security Town Hall meeting on Sunday.

In addition, special attention will be given to the Edo State borders by the police in preparation for the governorship election scheduled for Saturday of next week.

He said: ”We will clearly demobilise, and deactivate orderlies and VIP protection personnel 48 hours before the election.

“The governor and deputy governor will keep personal security, but these personnel are not allowed to accompany them to the electoral ground.”

The main candidates include Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, and Olumide Akpata of Labour Party.

Obaseki had previously stated that the election would be a serious matter, refusing to sign the peace accord.

This decision means that Adams Oshiomhole and other political figures in the Edo North Senatorial District will not have police protection during the event.