Human Rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, FEMI FALANA has called for maximum security in Edo and Ondo states ahead of forthcoming elections in both states.

FALANA made this call during a monitored programme in Lagos.

He noted that the move is necessary in order to douse the tensions that may arise as campaigns will soon begin.

The senior lawyer argued that unlike the local council polls in Cross River and Benue States where the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) swept all the seats, the governorship elections will draw opposition parties participating in the exercise.

FALANA also predicted a low turnout of voters on the Election Day, asking the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide facemasks to electorates who may not be able to afford it in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.