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INEC Assures Ondo Voters of Free, Fair, and Smooth Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured voters in Ondo State of a smooth and credible governorship election as residents head to the polls today.
Speaking on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Professor Kunle Ajayi, INEC National Commissioner overseeing Ondo, Ogun, and Osun States, reaffirmed the Commission’s readiness to deliver on its mandate.
Ajayi expressed confidence in INEC’s preparations, stating that the electoral body has taken all necessary steps to ensure a seamless process.
“We have done our work diligently, and we are proud of our efforts.
We will not let the people of Ondo State down as they turn out in large numbers to elect their next governor,” he emphasized.
INEC began distributing sensitive electoral materials to various local government areas across the state on Thursday.
This process was carried out at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) office in Alagbaka, Akure, under tight security.
Armed police officers, party representatives, and commercial buses hired by the Commission were present to oversee and facilitate the distribution.
Unlike the recent governorship election in Edo State, where logistical challenges delayed some materials, Ajayi confirmed that all Registered Areas (RAs) in Ondo State had received their sensitive materials by Friday afternoon.
“As of 3 pm today, every RA had been supplied with their materials.
The next step is to ensure they are delivered to Polling Units (PUs) in time for voting.
I personally visited some of the RAs this afternoon to monitor progress,” he added.
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.
A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.
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