The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD- West Africa) has raised concern that there might not be a high turnout of voters in Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State.
It said 85.6 percent of registered voters collected permanent voters’ cards.
Chairman, CDD Election Analysis Centre, Prof Adele Jinadu Garuba, who spoke at a press briefing in Akure, said Ondo citizens from other zones might not be interested in participating in the election as both candidates hail from the same senatorial district.
He noted that sentiments around certain politicians and individuals in the state would play a role in how the election would be won or lost.
Also, he said respondents in the group’s pre-assessment visit expressed fears of violence in Akure South, Owo, Idanre, and Akoko South East.
He said candidates in the Ondo election weaponised information against each other and targeted key institutions like INEC.
“These attacks often exploit existing biases, fuelling division and distrust among the electorate.
“Voter apathy is dangerous for this democracy. It leads to a lack of accountability, increased disillusionment and can allow resentment and insecurity to fester.”
