The Edo State Government has declared Friday, September 20, a work-free day.
The government said the one day holiday is to enable workers and others to travel to their voting areas ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in the state.
A statement by the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Joseph Eboigbe, on Thursday reassured that security measures had been provided to ensure a free, fair, and credible election.
The statement said, “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.
“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 to journey mercies and reassures that security measures have been provided to ensure a free, fair and credible election,” the statement said.
There is a high level of security presence ahead of the election with the three leading parties – the Peoples Democratic Party, the All Progressives Congress and the Labour Party still campaigning as electioneering enters the final hours.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said campaigns by political parties end Thursday midnight.