The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Edo Sector Command, has announced that it will not be participating in the forthcoming local government election scheduled for Saturday.
The State Sector Commander, Mr. Preye Bedford, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Benin City.
According to him, the command’s exclusion from the electoral process was due to the absence of an official invitation from the election stakeholders. “My command is not involved. Well, we weren’t invited,” the official stated clearly.
When asked about the 12-hour movement restriction imposed from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on election day, Bedford said the command would first assess the situation before determining the appropriate traffic management measures. He noted that routine operations would likely be suspended during the restriction period.
Akokoedonewspaper recalls that 12 political parties were cleared by the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) to contest the election across the state’s 18 local government areas.
The FRSC’s decision not to participate highlights the importance of proper coordination and official invitations in the planning of security and traffic management for the polls. Residents have been advised to comply with the movement restriction and cooperate with other security agencies deployed for the exercise.