By Samaila Emmanuel
The final week of the Edo State governorship election campaign has been marred by tragedy after the convoy of APC candidate Monday Okpebholo crashed, killing five people near Uzebba. The incident occurred on Thursday when the convoy rammed into a silver Camry sedan car, leaving the families of the deceased devastated.
Despite this tragic event, the three major political contenders – PDP, APC, and LP – have fixed their grand finale rallies for Saturday. The PDP will hold its rally at the Garrick Memorial ground, while the APC will hold its rally at the University of Benin playground, Ugbowo campus. The LP will hold its rally across the three senatorial districts of Benin, Ekpoma, and Auchi.
The campaigns have been intense, with each party trying to outdo the others in their promises to the electorate. The PDP has promised to ensure adequate security, rural development, and women and youth empowerment.
The tragic incident involving the APC convoy has cast a pall over the campaign, and it remains to be seen how it will affect the outcome of the election
The APC has promised to accord respect to traditional institutions, bring massive development to every sector, and continue the development of the state where Oshiomhole stopped. The LP has promised to prioritize economic and job creation, erosion control, security, and healthcare.
As the election approaches, the political parties are leaving no stone unturned in their bid to woo voters. However, the tragic incident involving the APC convoy has cast a pall over the campaign, and it remains to be seen how it will affect the outcome of the election