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Voters come out under heavy rain to cast votes in Edo governorship election

Scores of voters in Edo Central showed strong determination as they turned out in large numbers on Saturday to participate in the off-cycle governorship election in the state despite heavy rainfall.

The region witnessed a significant voter presence despite the challenging weather conditions, reflecting the commitment of the electorate to exercise their democratic rights in the ongoing election process.

Voting commenced at exactly 8:40 a.m. at the Eguare Primary School, Ujiogba in Esan West Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, which hosts three polling units.

In spite of the rain, voters lined up for accreditation and voting, which were held simultaneously.

At the polling unit II, ward 2, some of the voters took cover with their umbrellas, while others queued in the rain.

One of the voters, Samuel Samson, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the voting process started at 8:30 a.m.

“The electoral officials got here overnight, but the polling booth opened exactly at 8:30 a.m.,” he said.

At Igueben, Igueben LGA, canopies were mounted in some of the polling units to shield voters from the downpour.

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