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  • Fayose: INEC rigged poll for APC

    Fayose: INEC rigged poll for APC

    Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of colluding with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig  last Saturday’s election in favour of the governor-elect, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

    Fayose in his  reaction to the result announced by the Chief Returning Officer, Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali, alleged that INEC “rigged the election in advance” to pave the way for Akeredolu’s victory.

    In a statement yesterday in Ado-Ekiti, Fayose alleged that the commission gave victory to the APC by “deliberately replacing the name of Eyitayo Jegede, the  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, thereby creating legal logjam that lasted till three days to the election”.

    The Ekiti governor regretted that “the PDP went to the election with its hands tied to the back because of the uncharitable actions of INEC”, which he claimed has become an arm of the APC.

    He alleged that “besides the APC, parties are now contesting elections against INEC.”

    Fayose accused the Federal Government of creating poverty to enslave Nigerians.

    The governor alleged that voters were induced with money on Election Day under what he called “see and buy strategy”.

    Fayose said: “Dibo ko sebe (vote and collect money to cook soup) was the slang used by the APC .

    “Just as I would have loved to congratulate the winner because in every contest, there must be a winner and a loser, the role of INEC in awarding victory to him left much to be desired.

    “Even though INEC allowed what appeared like a free and fair atmosphere on  Election Day, the election had been won and lost before it was held.

    “For instance, INEC witnessed the PDP primary election that produced Eyitayo Jegede and succumbed to pressure from the APC cabal to replace him with Jimoh Ibrahim, who did not take part in any primary election known to the Electoral Act.

    “What could anyone have done under 72 hours in an election that was heavily monetised by the APC?

    “The whole process was a deliberate sabotage by INEC, which has totally bastardised the electoral process.”

  • Ondo Governorship: INEC declares Akeredolu winner

    Ondo Governorship: INEC declares Akeredolu winner

    Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, ( APC), Mr Rotimi Akeredolu has been declared winner of the Ondo State Governorship election held on Saturday by the Independent Electoral Commission, (INEC).
    Akeredolu according to the result announced by the Chief Returning Officer, Professor  Abdul-Ganiyu Ambali, won the election with 244,842 votes to defeat his closest rival, Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) who polled 150,380votes.
    Chief Olusola Oke of the Alliance for Democracy, ( AD) had 126,889 votes.

    In his acceptance speech, the governor-elect promised to run a purposeful government that would fizzle out ethnicity among the people.

    He also promised to embark on agricultural programme that would encourage youths to go back to farm, to boost food production and reduce hunger and unemployment.

  • Ondo decides: INEC official results in 18 LGAs

    Ondo decides: INEC official results in 18 LGAs

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has completed the collation of results from the various Local Government Areas of Ondo State in the governorship election.

    The final results are as follows:

    ILAJE LGA
    AD= 22, 789
    APC 7,030
    PDP 5,007

    The Total result by LGA:

     

     

    Ese-Odo LGA

    AD – 3562

    APC – 10700

    PDP – 8701

     

    Akure South

    AD: 12,370

    APC: 25, 797

    PDP: 25,005

     

    Odigbo

    AD: 8,187

    APC: 17,581

    PDP: 8,668

     

    Idanre

    AD: 4,836

    APC: 10,981

    PDP: 7,575

     

    Owo

    AD 2,469

    APC 32,988

    PDP 4,241

     

    Okiti-Pupa

    AD-16,294

    APC-14,930

    PDP-8,031

     

    Akoko North East

    AD – 5367

    APC – 13645

    PDP – 6496

     

    Akoko North West

    AD-4,831

    APC-13,048

    PDP-6,049

     

    Akoko South West

    AD: 9,359

    APC 19,892

    PDP 7,691

     

    Akoko South East

    AD-2, 270

    APC-6,389

    PDP-4,239

     

    Akure North

    AD- 4128

    APC-10,710

    PDP-6,498

     

    Ose

    AD – 4272

    APC – 13454

    PDP – 6520

     

    Irele

    AD – 6710

    APC – 11138

    PDP – 5907

     

    Ondo West LGA

    AD – 7,154

    APC – 10, 672

    PDP – 17,382

     

    Ondo East

    AD – 2742

    APC – 4253

    PDP – 7317

     

    Ile-Oluji/Oke-Agbo

    AD – 4525

    APC – 10681

    PDP – 8306

     

    Ifedore

    AD – 4629

    APC – 10958

    PDP – 6747

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  • Ondo decides: Unilorin VC INEC returning officer

    Ondo decides: Unilorin VC INEC returning officer

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali as the Chief Returning Officer for the ongoing gubernatorial election in Ondo State.

    It would be recalled that INEC on Friday rejected the claims of the Peoples Democratic Party alleging that the Commission, in connection with the All Progressives Congress (APC), had appointed the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Prof. Kayode Soremekun, who was Chief Returning Officer in Edo State to serve in same capacity in Ondo to “use the same template that compromised Edo election”.

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  • AD warns INEC, security agencies against manipulation

    AD warns INEC, security agencies against manipulation

    As the people of Ondo State go to the poll today to elect a new governor, the Alliance for Democracy (AD) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies against manipulating the results of the election in favour of any party, especially the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

     According to a statement issued in Akure, the Ondo State capital, the Director General Olusola Oke Campaign Organisation, Bola Ilori, said any attempt to manipulate the result of the election would be resisted by the people of Ondo State, adding that the people of the state should be allowed to choose who rules them.

     The statement reads: “While we as a party are prepared for the election, we will support anything that will aid the peaceful conduct of election.

    “However, we will not fold our ýarms and allow our destinies to be determined by people who are not only political invaders but people who have subjected our people to untold hardship.

     “Also, the security agencies should make sure they don’t take sides. They should deal with anybody who foments trouble.

    “Just like we have told our people, they should not allow anybody to dictate what they will do to them, but make sure they keep vigil and defend their votes.”

     “We are also aware of plans to cause trouble in Akoko land, Ondo South Senatorial District and other areas considered to be strongholds of AD.

    “If President Muhammodu Buhari cannot deliver the dividends of democracy he promised the people, he should not cause chaos in the state.

    “He should warn INEC and security agencies against enacting a replica of 1983 political crisis in the state.”

  • Ondo Decides: INEC unfair to Jegede, says Mimiko

    Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo state on Friday said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not been fair to the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede SAN.

    The governor said the commission is attempting to foist injustice on the people’s of the state by insisting to go ahead with the election.

    Mimiko, who addressed a press conference said the PDP is yet to have agents for the poll.

    It will be recalled that the Appellate court on Thursday declared Jegede the authentic PDP candidate by dismissing the ruling of the lower court, which earlier directed the INEC to recognise Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim as the party candidate.
    Mimiko also disclosed that the Commission has not released the collation tags for Ward Collation officers for PDP Ward agents.

    He wondered how INEC expects the PDP candidate to campaign round the local governments, raise money for the elections and also screen his agent.

    The governor alleged that concerted efforts have been made by forces within the APC to prevent the emergence of a credible and electable candidate for the PDP in the state.

    Mimiko further disclosed that the Voters Register which should have been given to the candidate was just released 48 hours to the election , contrary to Electoral Law which stipulated a 30 days to the poll.

  • Police, INEC: We are ready for Ondo poll

    Police, INEC: We are ready for Ondo poll

    The police and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday declared their readiness to conduct a hitch-free election on Saturday.

    Former INEC Acting Chairman, Amina Bala Zakari , said effort would be made to avoid an inconclusive election.

    The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr. Segun Agbaje, said all electoral materials had been distributed.

    He said the commission was more determined to prosecute anyone who violated the Electoral Act.

    Zakari and Agbaje spoke when they briefed international observers, including representatives of the United Kingdom, German and the Netherlands embassies at the INEC headquarters in Akure.

    Residents were seen in last minute shopping as they prepare for Saturday’s polls. The markets and banks were busy.

    Agbaje dispelled rumours that the election had been postponed till December 19. He said the poll would hold on Saturday as scheduled.

    He said sensitive materials were distributed on Thursday and Friday to the local government areas, from where they will be taken to the polling units on Saturday.

    Agbaje said smart card readers had been configured to ensure that voting does not go beyond the stipulated time.

    He said when fully charged, the machines could work for 10 hours.

    The REC said effort was being made to ensure there were little or no hitches.

    Agbaje said accreditation and voting would be done simultaneously which he believes would “help capture more voters.”

    The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, Joshak Habila,  said anyone found inducing voters with money would be arrested no matter how highly placed.
    The DIG, who is the ground commander-in-charge of Ondo governorship election, said every arrangement had been made to ensure there were no security breaches.
    Habila is being assisted by two Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Paul Okafor of Zone 11 and E. S. Saha of the Air Wing.
    Each senatorial zone is headed by a commissioner of police.
    The DIG said over 26,000 policemen had been deployed to ensure a smooth election.
  • INEC ready for Ifako/Ijaye constituency by-election

    INEC ready for Ifako/Ijaye constituency by-election

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it was prepared to conduct the Ifako-Ijaiye Federal Constituency by-election scheduled for December 3.

    The commission’s Administrative Secretary, Mr. Clement Oha, made the assertion in Lagos, shortly after visiting Ifako-Ijaye. Oha said he was at the local government where the election would hold to assess the level of preparations.

    He expressed satisfaction with the commission’s staff, saying arrangements being put in place were “satisfactory and encouraging’’.

    He said: “We have made adequate provision for staff and their training, as well as for the election materials. We have been sensitising the people and parties. We have also been liaising with the security agents and we will be meeting them very soon.

    “If I am to assess our preparations, I will say that we are now 95 per cent ready for the poll in Lagos. We have all our logistics ready; we have prepared twice the number of card readers needed.

    “We have mapped out the Registration Area Centres (RACs) and the collation centres have been identified and prepared as well as the training venues.”

    He added that the commission would ensure adequate distribution of staff and election materials for a successful election.

    Oha, who assured the electorate that the commission was committed to conducting a free and fair election by giving the parties a level-playing ground, urged the party supporters to shun violence.

    He said: “On our part, we are ready, party leaders should go and tell their supporters and followers to be orderly and peaceful. They should cast their vote and go home and if they want to wait and monitor or observe proceedings, there is no problem, only that there should be no violence.

    “We have every assurance that the people we will be using on that day will deliver an election everyone will be proud of.”

    Oha, who also assured the people that the election would be conclusive, added that the accreditation and voting would be held simultaneously.

    Six political parties would be participating in the by-election. The parties are: the Action Alliance (AA), the Alliance for Democracy (AD), the African Democratic Party (ADC), the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

    The by-election became necessary, following the death of Hon. Elijah Adewale, who represented the constituency in the House of Representatives. He died in Abuja on July 20.

     

  • Ondo election holds Saturday – INEC

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said the Ondo State governorship election slated for Saturday will hold as scheduled.

    The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, stated this at the stakeholders’ meeting on the election, held at Akure, the state capital.

    The event was attended by the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, political parties’ candidates and traditional and religious leaders.

    Yakubu said the yet to be resolved political parties’ crisis does not warrant postponement of the election.

    He said, “I wish to assure you of INEC’s preparedness and neutrality. We are not unaware of the partisan insinuation of bias in the nomination of candidates by one of the political parties.

    “We are equally aware that party primaries for the selection of flagbearers by some of our political parties tend to be rancorous.

    “For this reason, while each activity under our election time table is tied to a specific day, the conduct of party primaries, including the resolution of disputes arising from the nomination of candidates, was allocated a whole month from August 18 to September 19, 2016.

    “However, where an intra-party dispute becomes the subject of litigation resulting in specific orders of court, INEC shall obey such orders until they are set aside by a superior court. We remain guided by this principle.

    “Our responsibility is to ensure that, as a legal process, elections are conducted strictly in conformity with the provisions of the law.

    “We have taken every step within the powers of the commission to ensure that the election this weekend is held as scheduled and that it is free, fair and credible.”

     

     

  • INEC configures card readers for election

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will today begin configuration of card readers for the November 26 governorship election in Ondo State.

    The Deputy Director, Voter Education and Publicity,   Nick Dazang, broke the news to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday in Abuja.

    Dazang said  the devices to be deployed would cover the number of polling units and voting points.

    “There will also be extra card readers to serve as backup ,’’ he said.

    Dazang added that the commission would on Election Day deploy teams of technical staff to address any challenges.

    The INEC official said the commission was  implementing other plans to ensure the success and credibility of the election. Some of these plans have been completed.

    The completed ones, according to him, include training of Electoral Officers /Assistant Electoral Officers, Local Government Area Training Officers and the deployment of non-sensitive election materials.

    “We have also concluded the training for security personnel, supervisory presiding officers as well as presiding and assistant presiding officers.

    “The commission will begin a two-day training for Collation/ Returning Officers from Monday,’’ he said.

    On the distribution of election materials, Dazang said the commission has  distributed non-sensitive election materials.

     The distribution of sensitive materials, he said, will begin next week.

    “As part of the activities to ensure that the election is peacefully conducted, INEC will be holding a stakeholders forum today in Akure.

    “The forum to be addressed by the Chairman of INEC and the Inspector-General of Police will address key issues and concerns on the conduct of the election,’’ he said.

    Dazang urged the electorate and stakeholders , especially leaders and candidates, to cooperate with INEC.

    “The conduct of credible and peaceful election is not the sole responsibility of INEC; it requires the collaboration of all stakeholders,’’ he said.

    A stakeholders’ forum will hold next Tuesday.

    A stakeholders’ forum will hold next Tuesday.

    The forum, according to the commission, is to ensure that parties, candidates as well as stakeholders commit to peaceful conduct of the election.

    The Commission  will deploy 16,723 personnel for the election.

    Ondo State is made up of 18 local governments, 203 registration areas, 3,010 polling units  and 1, 660, 055 registered voters.