Edo governor Otti advises LP supporters to protect their ballots.

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has urged Labour Party (LP) members in Edo State to safeguard their votes in the state's governorship election on September 21.

Otti, who appeared alongside Olumide Akpata, the LP candidate for the Edo governorship race, during campaign rallies in Benin, stated that the party would not allow its votes to be compromised.

He expressed confidence that the Edo people would vote for the LP, and stated that his visit to Edo was to advise the people to defend their ballots.

"In Abia State, we went without sleep for four days. If you sleep, they will steal your vote.

"After voting, young people should remain at polling stations to safeguard the security of the votes.

"Follow the results from the units to the wards, the local government, and the state collation centers," Otti told reporters.

The Abia governor also voiced trust in Akpata and his running mate, Yusuf Kadiri, claiming that they were the ideal team to lead Edo.