ADC, PDP Withdraw from Edo State Local Government Elections

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) have announced their decision not to participate in the local government elections scheduled for Saturday in Edo State. Toni Alil, the state chairman of the ADC, confirmed the party's withdrawal, stating that they are not ready for the elections.

Efforts to reach PDP spokesperson Chris Ojeiker were unsuccessful, but a PDP chieftain, speaking anonymously, confirmed the party's non-participation, citing unresolved issues affecting the party at both national and state levels. In contrast, twelve other political parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), will participate in the elections, which will cover 192 wards across 18 local government areas.

The elections will take place at approximately 4,000 polling units throughout the state. Johnson Aifuobhokhan, the chairman of the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission, has stated that 10,000 ad hoc staff have been recruited and trained to ensure a successful election process.