As Ondo gears up for its governorship election on Saturday, November 16, 2024, stakeholders and the electorate have been urged by President Bola Tinubu to uphold peace and decorum.
The appeal was made through a State House release on Friday issued by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
In the statement, the president shared his expectation of a “democratic process in the state that will genuinely reflect the people’s will and power to freely choose their leaders”.
“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.
“President Tinubu anticipates a democratic process in the state that will genuinely reflect the people’s will and power to freely choose their leaders,” part of the statement reads.
Tinubu also lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its preparation and the deployment of security personnel for the maintenance of law and order in Ondo State.
“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.
“President Tinubu reminds all political stakeholders, especially the candidates, that the people bestow the privilege to govern, and this right must be respected and not undermined.
“He emphasises that it is in the best interest of all Nigerians to ensure a free and fair election and consolidate our over 25 years of democratic governance.”
