Sensitive Election Materials Arrive in Ondo for Governorship Poll
Akure, Nigeria – November 11, 2024
The Ondo State governorship election, scheduled for November 16, 2024, has taken a significant step forward with the arrival of sensitive election materials in Akure, the state capital ¹. The materials, transported by the Nigerian Air Force, were received by officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Election Preparations
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured stakeholders of a smooth and secure election process ². To ensure this, INEC conducted a mock accreditation of voters using the BVAS machine to test the state’s readiness ³. Additionally, 111 accredited organisations and 3,554 observers will be present during the election.
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholders critical to the election’s success have held discussions with INEC officials to review the election process ⁴. The meeting aimed to address concerns and ensure a peaceful election.