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Tinubu Calls for Peace and Fairness in Ondo Governorship Election
President Bola Tinubu has urged political stakeholders and the people of Ondo State to prioritize peace and responsible behavior as the state prepares for its governorship election.
He emphasized the importance of a free and fair process to uphold Nigeria’s democratic legacy, which has spanned over 25 years.
This call was made in a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
Tinubu appealed to political leaders, candidates, and voters to ensure that their actions reflect respect for democratic values, both during and after the election.
He highlighted the critical role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in maintaining credibility.
Tinubu commended INEC for its thorough preparations, including the early distribution of sensitive electoral materials across Ondo’s 18 local government areas.
He stated that this proactive step ensures the smooth running of the election and strengthens public trust in the process.
The President also expressed gratitude to the Inspector-General of Police and the Chief of Defence Staff for deploying security personnel to ensure a peaceful environment.
He emphasized the need for professionalism from these officers, urging them to strictly adhere to the provisions of the Electoral Act to guarantee a secure and impartial election.
In his statement, Tinubu reminded political stakeholders, particularly the candidates, that leadership is a privilege granted by the people.
He stressed that this privilege must be treated with the utmost respect, and the people’s right to choose their leaders freely must not be compromised.
He further encouraged all Nigerians to see the Ondo election as an opportunity to strengthen the nation’s democratic foundation.
According to him, peaceful and transparent elections are not just beneficial for the state but for the entire country’s political stability and progress.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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