Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- A pre-election survey conducted by Yiaga Africa and NOIPolls shows that voters and election officers are concerned about contracting COVID-19 in the coming Edo State governorship election.

The report also shows that voters are worried about electoral violence, intimidation and the credibility of the poll.

Details including observations, findings and recommendations from the survey, were contained in a report sent to PREMIUM TIMES.

Preparations are underway for the election which is scheduled to hold on September 19 and political parties have since commenced campaigns.

According to the report, about 68 per cent of respondents support INEC's decision to hold Nigeria's first off-cycle governorship election during the ...