Ondo election: PDP raises alarm over alleged Idanre invasion by thugs

The Deputy Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in today’s election, Mr Festus Akingbaso, has raised the alarm over alleged influx of thugs in Idanre local government area of the state. Akingbaso, a member of the House of Representatives, spoke to newsmen after casting his vote at Polling Unit 005, Oke Imikan. The […]

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Ondo election: Observer groups decry vote-buying, accuse Police of looking away

Two Observer Groups in the ongoing Ondo State Governorship Election have decried the massive subversion of the electoral process in Akure, the Ondo State capital, Ondo town, Igbara Oke, Ilaramokin and Okitipupa axis of the state, among others. The groups revealed that the fears nursed about vote-buying by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have […]

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Voting starts; PDP’s Agboola Ajayi yet to vote at Ese-Odo polling unit

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Agboola Ajayi, is yet to cast his vote as of 10 am in the ongoing governorship election in Ondo State. Tribune reports that voting exercise is currently underway at his polling unit 004, Idumado Apoi 11, Kiribo, Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the state. Also, The Nation reports that […]

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Trading booms at Ondo jetty amid election activities

Ugbonla Jetty, Ilaje LG Residents of Ugbonla in the Ilaje Local Government Area turned the bustling jetty into a trading hub on Saturday morning—election day in Ondo State. While potential voters boarded canoes and boats en route to their communities and polling units, traders seized the opportunity to engage in brisk business. Ugbonla Jetty, Ilaje […]

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Ondo Election: ElectHER advocates deployment of female security, electoral officers

A non-governmental organization, ElectHER, has stressed the need for more female electoral officers and female security officers to be deployed for elections in order to boost the confidence of women in their participation in the electoral process. According to ElectHER, female voters often feel intimidated by a male-dominated security presence during elections. While presenting the […]

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Ondo election: All eyes on INEC, security agencies as 17 candidates lock horns

We’re Fully Prepared, Determined To Smoothly Manage Poll – INEC, Police Assure APC, PDP Governors Besiege Ondo Tinubu Urges Decorum Before, After Elections INEC Obeys Court Order, Changes LP Candidate Hours To Poll With staunch assurances by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies that they have perfected preparations for the Ondo State […]

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