Category: Politics
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Ondo governorship election was free, fair, credible– Jimoh Ibrahim
Jimoh Ibrahim, APC senator representing Ondo South, says Saturday’s governorship election is free, fair, and credible. Shortly after he voted, Mr Ibrahim addressed journalists on Saturday at Igbotako, Okitipupa LGA. Mr Ibrahim cast his vote at Idogun Unit 2, Igbotako Ward 2 in Igbotako, Okitipupa LGA. Mr Ibrahim reiterated his loyalty to APC. “I can…
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Voter apathy, logistics challenges mar Ogun LG poll
The Saturday local government election in Ogun State was largely characterised by a low turnout of voters and logistics challenges at the early stage of the exercise in most council areas. Correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria, who monitored the exercise across the state, report that the elections scheduled to be held between 8am…
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Olafeso wins Polling Unit for Ajayi
By Miracle Ogunde Dr. Eddy Olafeso, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Chairman of the Agboola Ajayi Campaign Council, has secured victory for the party in his polling unit. At Ward 1, Unit 004, Olumekun Compound, Idepe, in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, a total of 171 voters…
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#OndoDecides2024: Interior Minister, Tunji-Ojo Casts His Vote
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has voted in the ongoing Ondo State governorship election. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, a member of the All Progressives Congress-led federal government, cast his vote at unit 17: Ward 3, Okeagbe Local Government Area. He commended the peaceful process of the election and the turnout of voters. He stated that the…
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Heavy monetisation rocks Ondo governorship election as Tensions Rise
As Ondo State engages in its critical governorship election today, reports of vote buying and inducement have surfaced across all 18 local government areas, raising alarm about the integrity of the electoral process. Incidents of alleged vote buying were particularly noted at the Anglican Primary School in the Irele Local Government Area, where party agents…
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Ondo 2024: Deputy Governor Adelami Votes in Owo, Calls for Massive Voter Participation
Dr. Olayide Adelami, the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, cast his vote on election day at Igboroko 2, Ward 3, Unit 16, in Owo Local Government Area. At around 9:40 a.m., Dr. Adelami joined other voters in the queue for accreditation before proceeding to vote alongside his family members. After casting his ballot, the Deputy…
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Party Leaders Storm Ondo Polling Units With Cash For Vote Buying
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. As observed by Nigerian Tribune, INEC officials were seen setting up polling units as early as 7 a.m., preparing for voting to commence…
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OndoDecides2024: Party agents spotted with cash at polling units
Party agents of two popular political parties stormed the Anglican Primary School in the Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State with cash. One female agent was seen showing her cash to voters, urging them to check their names on the register quickly. Our correspondent, who is on the ground, saw the female agent showing…
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DSS Arrests Vote Buyer
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a suspected vote-buyer in the Ondo State governorship election. The suspect was captured with two bags of money which are suspected to be for the inducement of voters in the election. According to Channels Tv, he was arrested at Ward 4, Polling Unit 007 outside…
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Ondo election: PDP raises alarm over alleged invasion of thugs in Idanre
The Deputy Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State, Mr Festus Akingbaso, has raised the alarm over 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 lawmaker…