Defuse political tension in Edo, PFN urges Buhari

Ahead of the September 19 governorship election in Edo State, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has called on the federal government, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the police to allow a level-playing field for all candidates in the election. PFN President Dr. Felix Omobude made the call in Benin on Monday, when the […]

Ahead of the September 19 governorship election in Edo State, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has called on the federal government, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the police to allow a level-playing field for all candidates in the election.

PFN President Dr. Felix Omobude made the call in Benin on Monday, when the executive members of PFN paid him a condolence visit over the death of his mother.

He said, “Edo people need a peaceful election, but there have been so much threat and acts of violence. We ask the president to intervene and help lower the political tension in the state.

“Edo people are yearning for an election, in which every vote will count; we yearn for an election without intimidation and thuggery, without snatching of ballot boxes, killings and maiming of people.”