The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday said the Edo State governorship election will take place on September 19, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The electoral body at a press briefing in Abuja also stated that Ondo governorship poll will hold on October 10, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Details later\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday said the Edo State governorship election will take place on September 19, 2020. 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