INEC assures free, fair, credible Ondo election

Voting materials move to registration centres INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said its commitment to free, fair and credible governorship elections in Ondo State was unwavering, assuring that successes in the exercise would surpass that of Edo State. Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Oluwatoyin Akeju, said that all arrangements […]

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Governors’ presence in Ondo threat to credible poll —TMG

The three leading candidates Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Agboola Ajayi, Eyitayo Jegede with INEC boss Mahmood Yakubu Ahead of Saturday governorship election in Ondo State, the Transition Monitoring Group which is a coalition of over 400 civil society organisations, has condemned the ‘invasion’ of the state by some governors. The Chairman, Transition Monitoring Group, Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, […]

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1.4m voters to elect Ondo governor

Voter distribution Akoko S/West 87,351 Ese-Odo 66,481 Akoko N/East 66,290 Idanre 64,438 Ose 63,568 Akure North 60,744 Akoko N/West 58,505 Irele 57,651 Ifedore 54,640 Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo 54,391 Ondo East 40,496 Akoko S/East 32,763 At least 1,478,460 voters will decide Saturday’s governorship election in 203 electoral wards across 18 local government councils in Ondo State. The State […]

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Makinde: I knew nothing about attack on Fayose

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has denied having anything to do with the attack on former Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose during the grand finale of the Ondo Governorship campaign. Fayose was on Wednesday attacked by hoodlums who removed his cap as he made his way to the podium. The former Governor accused Makinde and former […]

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Need for improved security ahead Ondo governorship election

President Muhammadu Buhari, flanked by Akeredolu and Jegede By Bolu-Olu Esho Ongoing series of violent attacks and deadly activities of miscreants masquerading as supporters of politicians and political parties in Ondo State ahead of the governorship election should be given a drastic attention if President Muhammadu Buhari indeed wants a free, fair and credible election in […]

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Vote Jegede, guard your votes, PDP chair Secondus charges Ondo electorate

Secondus, Right, handing the PDP flag to Jegede Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, has charged the electorate in Ondo State to stay firmly with their votes and kick against any attempt to rig the October 10, governorship election. He gave this charge on Saturday in Ondo town at the party’s grand finale rally […]

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Let people’s will prevail in Ondo election, US counsels

The United States of America through its mission in Nigeria has called on all stakeholders to ensure that free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections reigns in Ondo State on Saturday. In a statement on the mission’s website, the country reiterated its belief in free, fair and transparent electoral processes, calling on all stakeholders in the […]

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Ondo election: Deji of Akure vows to curse troublemakers

Deji of Akure, Oba Aladelusi Aladetoyinbo, has warned that he would place curses on anyone or group that instigates or perpetrates any form of political violence before, during and after the October 10 governorship election in Akure Kingdom. He gave the warning at a meeting with representatives of political parties, various groups, youth leaders and […]

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Ondo election: IPAC rallies electorate, counsels peace, transparency

lnter Party Advisory Council, IPAC, has urged the Ondo State electorate to come out en masse and vote for candidates of their choice in the Saturday 10th October 2020 governorship poll in the State. It said in a statement sent to The Radiance that the good people of Ondo State like their Edo State compatriots […]

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Ondo election: Mammoth crowds as Akeredolu holds final rally in Owo home

Akeredolu and his Kogi State counterpart, Bello at the rally It was a home coming for the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate and incumbent Governor of Ondo state, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, as his re-election campaign rally was held in Owo town, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of the state. The ancient town stood still […]

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