The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved 47 domestic and international observer groups for the November 26 governorship election in Ondo State.
A breakdown of the approved groups shows 40 domestic organisations and seven international groups.
The commission has advised the groups to obtain, complete and return Form EPMC 002 for the election from the Elections and Party Monitoring Department, INEC Headquarters, Maitama, Abuja between 9am and 4pm (Monday-Friday).
Approved observer groups are also advised to ensure that photographs of their members for deployment to the state along with their names are to be submitted in hard and soft copies (using CD drive, in JPEG format) to the Elections and Party Monitoring Department, INEC by November 11.
The Commission stressed that late submission will not be entertained.
Accredited groups were also requested to note that the date for distribution of observer kits in the state will be communicated to them in due course.