In the early hours of the morning, Governor Godwin Obaseki was met with a hostile reception as he arrived at the INEC collation center in Benin. Supporters could be heard shouting, “Obaseki ole!” as he made his way towards the center, in what many have interpreted as an attempt to influence the outcome of the Edo State election.

The situation escalated further around 5:20 AM when Obaseki was reportedly chased out of the collation center by an agitated crowd. The scene, marked by chaos and tension, has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with #EdoDecides2024 trending as users weighed in on the unfolding events.
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Commenting on X, Saka Baba (@BabaOlayem36732) expressed his satisfaction with the governor’s predicament: “Obaseki deserves what he got from Edo people because he betrayed their trust and love. Such characters end with shame and disgrace… Ire Ooo,” he wrote.

GRACE OF GOD 👑💖💯 (@Omega0803) echoed similar sentiments but with a broader message for the political landscape: “My own is APC Governor in Edo state shouldn’t betray or disappoint the people of EDO state. They need good governance. Edo will succeed!”

Meanwhile, Rodemi Femi (@RodemiF) praised the people for standing their ground: “Good, the people are standing by their votes. He thinks he can pull a stunt. Edo must rise again!!! Edo is Progressives.”

The incident has intensified the already heated atmosphere surrounding the Edo State elections, with accusations of rigging and misconduct casting a shadow over the process. As the dust settles, all eyes remain on the collation center, where the final results are eagerly awaited.