The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed September 28, 2016 for the Edo State governorship election.
The Commission had earlier announced a shift in the election by two weeks from the initial date of September 10.
However, an observation from the Edo State Government necessitated a further shift in the date of the election by four days from theSeptember 24 it was moved to.
That weekend is the coronation ceremony of the new Oba of Benin, Prince Erediauwa.
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