By-election: NSCDC Applauds Peaceful Conduct in Edo Central Senatorial District

By-election: NSCDC Applauds Peaceful Conduct in Edo Central Senatorial District

Peaceful Voting in Edo By-Election

The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commended the peaceful conduct of the recently held by-election in the Edo Central Senatorial District. The election, which took place across Esan South-West, Esan Central, Esan North-East, and Esan South-East Local Government Areas, was marked by orderliness and a calm atmosphere.

Mr. Gbenga Agun, the Edo State Commandant of the NSCDC, expressed satisfaction with the turnout and the overall security situation. He emphasized that the corps worked in close collaboration with other security agencies to ensure the safety of voters, election materials, and officials.

NSCDC’s Role in Ensuring Security

During the by-election, the NSCDC deployed a strategic number of personnel to different polling units. Their presence helped instill confidence among voters and deter any form of electoral violence.

Agun noted that despite the turnout not being massive, voters were able to cast their ballots in a safe and secure environment.

Key Security Measures Implemented:

• Deployment of trained NSCDC personnel across sensitive polling units.
• Collaboration with other security agencies to maintain law and order.
• Protection of election materials and INEC officials.
• Direct interaction with voters to reassure them of safety during the process.

These measures align with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commitment to free and fair elections in Nigeria. You can learn more about INEC’s electoral processes by visiting the official INEC website.

Collaboration for Peaceful Elections

Agun stressed that ensuring peaceful elections is a collective effort. He praised the synergy between the NSCDC, the police, and other security stakeholders in Edo State. According to him, this collaboration created an atmosphere where voters could exercise their civic rights without fear.

He further assured residents that the corps remains committed to safeguarding democracy in Nigeria by ensuring that every election, whether general or by-election, is conducted peacefully.

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The peaceful conduct of the Edo Central by-election stands as a positive example of how proactive security measures and collaboration between agencies can foster credible elections. The commendation by the NSCDC reinforces the need for continuous cooperation between stakeholders to strengthen democracy in Nigeria.