Polls peaceful in Edo, Oshiomhole, alleges malpractices –

ELECTIONS in Edo State yesterday was held in a peaceful atmosphere even though there were pockets of mild violence in some areas, which was quickly brought under control by combined security agencies.

Also, the House of Representatives polls into Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency was held under a peaceful atmosphere.

In Uneme Nkehua Ward Nine, voting was going on smoothly at the time The Guardian visited the area at about 3 pm.

But in Aiyegunle, Ward seven, the House of Representatives Majority Leader, Tunde Akogun alleged that the election was being skewed in favour of his major opponent, Peter Akpattason of the ACN.

He alleged that some traditional rulers in the area had engaged town criers to publicly announce their endorsement of the ACN candidate.

In Benin City, the state capital, voting went on smoothly without serious challenges.