Following the preparation for the Ondo governorship election, President Bola Tinubu has urged all political stakeholders and electorate to uphold peace while executing their civic right and responsibility.
The President also hailed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for prompt distribution of sensitive materials required for the elections to all 18 local government areas in the state.
Tinubu also commended the deployment of security officers to maintain law and order throughout the election period by the Inspector General Of Police Kayode Egbetokun .
This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, 15th of November 2024.
The statement reads:
“As Ondo State prepares for its off-cycle governorship election, President Bola Tinubu urges all political stakeholders and the electorate to uphold peace and decorum and fulfil their civic responsibilities without fear before or after the elections.
“President Tinubu anticipates a democratic process in the state that will genuinely reflect the people’s will and power to freely choose their leaders.
“The President commends the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its diligent preparations for the election, particularly its timely distribution of sensitive materials across all 18 local government areas in the state.
“He also acknowledges the deployment of security men to maintain law and order.
“He appreciates the assurances from the Inspector-General of Police and the Chief of Defence Staff that the personnel will act professionally and adhere to the provisions of the Electoral Act to ensure a credible electoral process.
“President Tinubu reminds all political stakeholders, especially the candidates, that the people bestow the privilege to govern, and this right must be respected and not undermined.
“He emphasises that it is in the best interest of all Nigerians to ensure a free and fair election and consolidate our over 25 years of democratic governance.”
The Ondo State governorship election is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, November 16. [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>
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