Ondo Guber: lNEC registers 58,708 new voters

Ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has promised to conduct a credible, transparent, and inclusive election in the state.

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The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC,  Oluwatoyin Babalola, who gave the assurance in Akure,said that 58,708 new voters have been added to its electoral register in preparation for the governorship election.

The REC noted that 3,132 voters transferred their registration into Ondo State, while 123 voters transferred their registration out of the state.

She said the updated voter statistics indicate that over 2,053,061 individuals will participate in the upcoming election.

Babalola urged all registered voters from the previous registration exercise who have yet to collect their PVCs to do so, adding that the process is ongoing at local council offices.

Speaking on the security arrangements, the REC said INEC is working with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security, ICCES, to ensure a secure environment for all election stakeholders.

She added that the commission would simplify the collection process and establish PVC collection centres in all Registration Areas and local government areas for easier access.

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