Other Pages
- Opinion Poll
- About Us
- Send Your Story
- Contact Us
- Newsletter
- Privacy Policy
- Terms and Conditions
A pleasant day to you and welcome to the compilation of the latest Ondo State election news headlines on AllNews for today, Saturday, October 10th, 2020.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC) says it has deployed no fewer than 7,079 personnel and 60 sniffer dogs to provide adequate security for the October 10 Ondo State governorship election.
Hillary Madu, Deputy Commander-General(DCG) in charge of Operations disclosed this known while speaking with newsmen on Friday in Akure. Read more here.
As the Ondo Governorship election draws near, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement from 11:59 pm on Friday, October 9, 2020, to 6.pm on Saturday, October 10 in the State.
Police spokesman, DCP Frank Mba, said the order is part of efforts by the high command to ensure effective coordination of public order and safety during the gubernatorial election. Read more here.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that the Returning Officer for the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State is not from Ondo.
Making this clarification in response to the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) claims that the Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) was appointed as the Returning Officer for the election, INEC warned that it was the sole responsibility of the commission to appoint the Returning Officer and in that light, it will not be sharing its constitutional and statutory function with any individual or political party. Read more here.
Ahead of the Ondo State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, October 10, Rotimi Akeredolu the Executive Governor of Ondo State has declared Friday, October 9 work-free day.
Making this announcement in a statement on Thursday, the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, said all workers in the state's public service should observe the public holiday. Read more here.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has denied allegations claiming that he sponsored the harassment of Ayo Fayose at the Mega rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo town.
Makinde who denied the allegations told Fayose to join in the party's campaign rather than distract the PDP's cause. Read more here.
Ahead of the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive materials across the 18 local government areas in the state.
Present at the distribution process were party agents of all political parties that will be participating in the forthcoming election. Read more here.
The Department of State Services (DSS) has called on its personnel deployed for Saturday’s Ondo governorship election to be professional in their conduct.
The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the DSS, Peter Afunanya, gave the admonition in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Read more here.
The campaign organization of Eyitayo Jegede has alleged a plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the forthcoming Ondo governorship election by snatching ballot boxes.
Making the allegation in a statement, Gbenga Akinmoyo, the campaign organization's spokesperson said that information reaching the organization had uncovered a plot by the APC to circumvent the rules laid down by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Read more here.
The former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has alleged that his life is under threat after a thug removed his cap at the mega rally of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Ondo town on Wednesday.
Raising the alarm on Wednesday night, Fayose, in a statement by Lere Olayinka, his spokesman vowed to keep speaking the truth about the party in the Southwestern region despite being intimidated. Read more here.
As the Ondo State governorship election draws closer, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has issued a stern warning to politicians against engaging in actions and using words that could prevent the conduct of a free and fair election in the state.
Adamu, who issued this warning in a statement by the force's spokesman Frank Mba warned that the full weight of the law will be meted out on anyone involved in any form of electoral fraud. Read more here.
And that’s all on the latest Ondo State Election News headlines on AllNews for today. More Ondo and Nigerian news headlines are on this dependable website.
For the best coverage, keep tabs on AllNews' Situation Room.
Do enjoy the rest of your day.
0 Comment(s)