Edo Govt Declares Friday Work-free Day Ahead Of Governorship Election

Ahead of the governorship election scheduled for September 21st, the government of Edo State has declared Friday, September 20 as work-free in the State.

This is to enable workers, as well as other electorates, to travel to their respective voting areas.

This was announced by the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Joseph Eboigbe in a statement issued in Benin City, the state capital.

Eboigbe gave an assurance that security measures had been provided to ensure the poll was free, fair, and credible.

“It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that the Edo State Government has declared Friday, September 20, a work-free day in Edo State.

“This is to enable workers and other electorates to travel to their voting areas ahead of the September 21 governorship election in the State.

“Government wishes everyone journey mercies and reassures that security measures have been provided to ensure a free, fair, and credible election,” he said.