Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu has kicked off his readiness assessment tour in Ondo State, ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial election. During his visit to Akure North and South Local Government Area Offices, Professor Yakubu expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness, assuring that the Commission will ensure the election sets a new standard.
Key Takeaways from the Tour
- Alternative Measures for Network Challenges: Mrs Bala Mustapha, Electoral Officer of Akure North, briefed Professor Yakubu on network issues in Iju/Itaogbolu and proposed alternative solutions to facilitate seamless result uploads.
- Logistics Arrangements: Mr. Oyediran Oyetunji, Electoral Officer of Akure South, confirmed advanced logistics preparations for 596 polling units, with no challenges reported so far.
- Collaboration with Security Agencies: Prof. Yakubu met with Ondo State Security Agencies to discuss security measures before, during and after the election.
- INEC’s Commitment: The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to conducting free, fair, and credible polls in Ondo State’s 18 local government areas.
With just days to the election, the INEC Chairman’s tour aims to ensure INEC’s readiness to deliver a successful and credible governorship election in Ondo State.
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