President Bola Tinubu has called for a peaceful governorship
election in Ondo state on Saturday.
In a statement on Friday, Bayo Onanuga, the president’s
special adviser on information and strategy, Tinubu commended the Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its diligence in distributing
sensitive materials to the 18 LGAs of the state.
He assured Ondo state of the support of the security
personnel to ensure a peaceful election in the state.
“As Ondo State prepares for its off-cycle governorship
election, President Bola Tinubu urges all political stakeholders and the
electorate to uphold peace and decorum and fulfil their civic responsibilities
without fear before or after the elections,” the statement reads.
“President Tinubu anticipates a democratic process in the
state that will genuinely reflect the people’s will and power to freely choose
their leaders.
“The President commends the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) for its diligent preparations for the election, particularly
its timely distribution of sensitive materials across all 18 local government
areas in the state.
“He also acknowledges the deployment of security men to
maintain law and order. He appreciates
the assurances from the inspector-general of police and the Chief of Defence
Staff that the personnel will act professionally and adhere to the provisions
of the Electoral Act to ensure a credible electoral process.”
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