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Ondo Election : BVAS not capturing elderly, INEC responds

Ondo Election : BVAS not capturing elderly, INEC responds

 A Presiding Officer, Miss Angela Oshogwe, at the ongoing governorship election in Ondo State has said that the Bio modal Voter Accreditation System( BVAS) machine could not capture faces of some elderly voters. Oshogwe, manning Poling Unit 19, Ward 11 Olamojuba, Ondo in Ondo West Local Government Area of the state, said that she had […]
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Photo & Video Updates: Ondo 2020 governorship election

Photo & Video Updates: Ondo 2020 governorship election

By Our correspondents INEC, officers at, Word 11, Owode/Imuagun, PU-002, Polly unit Akeredolu’s wife reacting to the report that she was injured when thugs invaded a polling unit in Owo [Video Above] Vanguard News Nigeria.

Ondo election: I’ve not withdrawn from the race ― ZLP governorship candidate

Ondo election: I’ve not withdrawn from the race ― ZLP governorship candidate

Dayo Johnson – Akure Candidate of the Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, in the Ondo State governorship election, Hon Agboola Ajayi has denied that he had withdrawn from today’s exercise. His Media Adviser, Allen Sowore in a statement said that the letter of his resignation was forged. The statement said “Again, the attention of the Deputy […]

Ondo 2020: IG orders restriction of vehicular movement

Ondo 2020: IG orders restriction of vehicular movement

The Inspector-General of Police, (I-G) Mohammed Adamu has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement from 11.59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.  10 in Ondo State. The order is contained in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba on Friday in Abuja. Also read: […]

Ondo 2020: Yiaga Africa identifies 11 councils as flashpoints

Ondo 2020: Yiaga Africa identifies 11 councils as flashpoints

By Dayo Johnson – Akure Eleven of the 18 council areas in Ondo State have been identified as possible flashpoints for violence ahead of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday. Speaking in Akure, during the pre-election briefing, the Co-chair, Yiaga Africa, an election watchdog, Dr Aisha Abdullahi said it was concerned about the seeming helplessness […]

Ondo 2020: IGP orders restriction of vehicular movement

Ondo 2020: IGP orders restriction of vehicular movement

…Assures adequate security of the public space The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement from 11:59 pm on Friday, 9th October 2020 to 6 pm on Saturday, 10th October 2020 in Ondo State. The order according to the IGP was part of efforts by the Force to […]

ONDO 2020: Our people’ll defend their votes ― Jegede

ONDO 2020: Our people’ll defend their votes ― Jegede

Why odd is against Akeredolu, Ajayi By Dayo Johnson The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, in this interview spoke on a number of issues including his plans for Ondo people, his chances and the odds against his major opponents. On the […]

ONDO DECIDES: Makinde’s, Mimiko planning to rig Ondo poll ― APC

ONDO DECIDES: Makinde’s, Mimiko planning to rig Ondo poll ― APC

Dayo Johnson – Akure The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo has raised the alarm over alleged plots by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) to rig tomorrow’s governorship election. This was contained in a statement by the Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Alex Kalejaye. Kalejaye said […]

Ondo 2020: YIAGA tasks INEC to ensure contract with NURTW not compromised

Ondo 2020: YIAGA tasks INEC to ensure contract with NURTW not compromised

YIAGA Africa, a Civil Society Organisation, has tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that the contractual agreement with the NURTW for movement of election materials for the Ondo governorship poll was not compromised. Addressing a news conference in Akure on Thursday, Co-chair of YIAGA Africa, Dr Aisha Abdullahi, said that INEC should […]

INEC begins distribution of sensitive materials ahead of Ondo poll amidst tight security

INEC begins distribution of sensitive materials ahead of Ondo poll amidst tight security

Dayo Johnson – Akure The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) today commenced the distribution of sensitive materials to various local government areas across Ondo State for Saturday’s election. The roads leading to Central Bank of Nigeria in Akure, the state capital were cordoned off. ALSO READ: Ondo election debate: Why I’m contesting – Akeredolu Vanguard […]

Ondo Decides: I would love to be in Akeredolu’s shoes— Jegede

Ondo Decides: I would love to be in Akeredolu’s shoes— Jegede

Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State, has said he would love to be a governor like Rotimi Akeredolu so that there would be a basis for comparison in what they can achieve in three and half years.

ONDO DECIDES: Akeredolu is a good brand, reelect him ― Buhari

ONDO DECIDES: Akeredolu is a good brand, reelect him ― Buhari

Measures in place for peaceful, transparent and credible poll in Ondo Dayo Johnson – Akure President Muhammadu Buhari has said that all necessary measures have been put in place to ensure that the Saturday governorship election in Ondo State is peaceful, transparent, and credible. He urged the electorate in Ondo to vote for continuity and […]

Mega solidarity walk for Akeredolu’s re-election in Ondo ahead of Saturday poll

Mega solidarity walk for Akeredolu’s re-election in Ondo ahead of Saturday poll

Dayo Johnson – Akure To reinforce support for the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu ahead of the Saturday governorship election in Ondo State, a carnival-like walk was organised for him in Ondo Town, headquarters of Ondo West Local Government Area of the state. The walk was organised by the Special […]