Party leaders storm Ondo polling units with cash for votes

Voting materials and ad-hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) arrived early at most polling units in the Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State for the ongoing governorship election. Tribune reports that INEC officials were seen setting up polling units as early as 7 a.m., preparing for voting to commence at the […]

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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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NJC hammers Rivers, Anambra judges over alleged misconduct

Suspends them from office for one year Retires two others for age falsification Petition that landed Rivers judge in trouble Council recommends 36 judges for appointment The National Judicial Council (NJC) yesterday wielded its big stick on the Chief Judge of Imo State, Justice T. E. Chukwuemeka Chikeka and the Grand Kadi of Yobe State, […]

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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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