FRSC rules out role in Edo local government poll
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Edo State has confirmed that it will not be participating in Saturday’s local government election, explaining that it was not formally invited to be part of the exercise. The Edo Sector Commander of the corps, Preye Bedford, made the clarification while speaking with journalists in Benin City on Friday. According to him, the command did not receive any official communication assigning it a role in the election. He noted that election-related deployments usually involve coordination among security agencies and other stakeholders. However, in this instance, the FRSC was not included in the planning process, leaving the command without any operational responsibility for the poll. Bedford also addressed questions about the movement restrictions announced for election day. The restriction is expected to run from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., a period during which vehicular movement will be limited across the state to support the conduct of the election. He explained that the command would first monitor developments before determining whether any traffic management intervention would be necessary. While routine patrols may be adjusted because of the restriction, the corps remains prepared to respond if circumstances require its involvement in maintaining road safety or easing traffic challenges.
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has cleared 12 political parties to contest positions across the state’s 18 local government areas. The election is expected to determine the leadership of local councils, with security agencies and election officials working to ensure a peaceful voting process. Authorities have urged residents to comply with the movement restrictions and other election guidelines, emphasizing that the measures are intended to safeguard voters, election personnel, and electoral materials throughout the exercise.
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