Tension as Ondo residents get set to elect new governor
Voters in Ondo state will march to the polls today, November 26, to elect a new governor that would take over from Olusegun Mimiko, whose tenure expires in February 2017.
Despite the call for postponement by some of the parties, 28 political parties are set to feature governorship candidates in the election which many expect to be four-horse race.
Top contenders for Ondo election
Eyitayo Jegede of the state’s ruling PDP, Rotimi Akeredolu of Nigeria’s ruling APC, Olusola Oke of the AD and Olu Agunloye of the SDP are the main challengers.
According to the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Olusegun Agbaje, all the sensitive and non-sensitive materials are on ground for the election.
Agbaje said: “Ad-hoc staff have been trained, stakeholders have been sensitized and security has been mobilized.”
ALEXLUCKYNEWS will bring to you all live reports, news updates and pictures as the day’s event unfolds.
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