Key Takeaways
- The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Edo Sector Command will not participate in the local government election due to lack of invitation.
- The corps' exclusion stems from a lack of official invitation from election stakeholders.
- Routine operations will be suspended during the 12-hour movement restriction.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Edo Sector Command, has announced that it will not be participating in the upcoming local government election in the state. According to the State Sector Commander, Mr Preye Bedford, the command was not invited to take part in the exercise.
Bedford revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Benin, citing the lack of an official invitation from the election stakeholders as the reason for the command's exclusion. When asked about the corps' plans for the 12-hour movement restriction scheduled from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Bedford stated that routine operations would be suspended, and the command would assess the situation before deciding on any traffic control measures.
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission had cleared 12 political parties to participate in the election into 18 local government areas of the state. The FRSC's exclusion from the election raises concerns about the potential impact on traffic control and road safety during the election period. Bedford emphasized that the command would only take action after assessing the situation, saying, "We will only assess the situation before we know what to do."
Why This Matters
The FRSC's exclusion from the election may have significant implications for road safety and traffic control in the state, and it is essential to ensure that all necessary measures are in place to prevent accidents and maintain order during the election period.