The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that the recent increase in petrol prices will not impact the Edo governorship election.
Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairperson, made this assertion during a pre-election news conference in Abuja.
Oyekanmi added that the commission is in discussions with officials from the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to address the issue.
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“Well, first of all, I am aware that the commission, in the last couple of days, met with the officials of the NURTW to discuss this matter, and I’m sure the resolution was reached.
“Of course, when you are planning for election, you have what is called contingency, because you don’t know what can happen. There could be changes and all of that.
“So, we don’t expect transporters to operate at a loss. If oil has gone up, for instance, and they now want some increment, this could be discussed.
“Like I said, I wasn’t part of the meeting, but the meeting was held, and I’m sure some agreement was reached.
“We have to conduct that election. So, I don’t think that will cause some problems,” he said.
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