BARELY 36 days to the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, all the political parties are yet to begin campaigns, which ought to have commenced on June 19, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INECs timetable.

By Tunde Oso Nigerian Automobile Technicians Association (NATA) and another group of artisans in Ondo State have hailed the emergence of the member representing Ondo East/West federal constituency in the green chamber of the National Assembly, Honourable Abiola Makinde, as the Director-General of the campaign council for the election of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The group […]

Barely 36 days to the November 16 governorship election in Ondo state, all the political parties are yet to hit the ground with their political campaigns.

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue the Julius Abure-led leadership of the Labour Party (LP), access code to its portal for the forthcoming Ondo governorship election. Delivering judgment, Justice Emeka Nwite, also directed that henceforth, INEC should accord the leadership of Abure all the […]

AHEAD of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has promised to conduct a credible, transparent, and inclusive election in the state.

Yusuf Abdulateef, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Odigbo council area of Ondo State, has announced his defection to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), attributing his decision to the prevailing hardships under the current administration.

 Youths in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have reiterated their desire to mobilise for the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the party’s candidate in the Nov. 16 governorship election. The APC Youth leader in the State, Mr Olalekan Adeyemo, stated this in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Akure. […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC said its staff who were involved in a boat mishap on Friday while deploying for the governorship election in Ondo state have all been rescued.

By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC) said it has deployed no fewer than 7,079 personnel and 60 sniffer dogs to provide security for the Saturday governorship election in Ondo state. Deputy Commander General(DCG) in charge of Operation Mr Hillary Madu said this in Akure Madu who said that the personnel […]

By Dayo Johnson, Akure The soldiers, police and other security agencies today engaged in a ‘show of force’ ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo state. They patrolled the major streets of Akure, the state capital and other towns in the state in a bid to warn political thugs and those who might want to […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday says it will not share the responsibility of appointing collation and returning officers with individuals, groups or political parties.

Mr Ade Adetimehin is chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State. In this interview, he expressed optimism that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu will defeat those contending against him in the October 10, governorship election adding that the APC has what it takes to win the poll.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate for the Ondo State October 10 election, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), has dismissed speculations making the round that Idanre lands will be threatened under his watch as governor.

No fewer than 11 political parties have merged and collapsed their structures to support the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Eyitayo Jegede ahead of Oct. 10, governorship elections.

Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has warned its officials, ad-hoc and regular staff, to be professional, apolitical and non-partisan in discharging duties assigned of them during the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election.