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The All Progressives Congress and Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State have expressed readiness for the mock accreditation of the Independent National Electoral Committee, to be held on November 6.
While asserting readiness for the exercise, the Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Mr Kennedy Peretei, urged the INEC to be fair in the conduct of the November 16 governorship election in the state.
He said, “We are leaving no stone unturned as far as preparations for the November 16 election are concerned. All we expect from INEC is to comply with its timelines and be professional in conduct.
“So far, several sensitisation programmes have been held. All these amount to nothing if the main election is not free, fair and credible. So, all efforts must be on delivering a perfect election on 16th November.”
In his comments, the state Director of Media and Publicity of the APC, Mr Steve Otaloro, said the ruling party was seriously campaigning ahead of the election.
“As we prepare for the mock election, we’re working hard to connect with voters through clear communication. Our campaign strategy follows the Electoral Act 2022, promoting respect and civility. We’re educating voters door-to-door, displaying our party logo, and emphasising peaceful elections.
“We’re also prioritising electoral security with security agencies and urging INEC to ensure necessary logistics. We’re ready for a smooth and successful mock election.”
Earlier, the Independent National Electoral Commission announced plans to conduct a mock accreditation of voters ahead of the Ondo State governorship election scheduled for November 16, 2024.
The exercise, slated for Wednesday, November 6, 2024, will test the deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System and the real-time result upload to the INEC Result Viewing portal.
INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, announced on Thursday.
Olumekun urged registered voters in these designated polling units to participate in the exercise, which will run from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
“The mock exercise will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the designated polling units from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm,” he noted.
According to INEC, the mock accreditation will occur at 12 designated polling units across six Local Government Areas in Ondo State.
They are spread across the three senatorial districts of the state: Ondo Central, Ondo North, and Ondo South.
“In Ondo Central Senatorial District, the exercise will occur in Akure South and Idanre LGAs. In Akure South LGA, the centres are Alagbaka Primary School in Akure and Ijapo High School also in Akue while in Idanre LGA, Our Saviour Primary School, Aiyetoro/Owena I and Open Space in front of Plot 6, Beside Teaching Service Commission, Owena, are the designated venues.
“In Ondo North Senatorial District, the two LGAs are Owo and Akoko South West. In Owo, the Methodist Primary School, Fajuyi Road and Imade College Gate, Ajaka Street I, shall serve as centres, while the Open Space at Ago Ajayi, Oba and L. A. Primary School, Oba are the designated locations for Akoko South West LGA.
“In Ondo South Senatorial District, the two LGAs are Odigbo and Okitipupa. In Odigbo LGA, the selected locations are St John’s Primary School, Ajue and Isero Grammar School, Odigbo. In Okitipupa LGA, the Open Space at Oladipupo Lebi Street, by Zhomelo Lodge and the Baptist Primary School, Ode Aye, shall serve as centres,” the national commissioner listed.
He further said, “In Ondo Central, the accreditation will be conducted at Alagbaka Primary School and Ijapo High School in Akure South LGA, as well as at Our Saviour Primary School and an open space near Plot 6 in Idanre LGA.
“In Ondo North, the exercise will take place at Methodist Primary School and Imade College Gate in Owo LGA, and at two locations in Akoko South West LGA: an open space at Ago Ajayi, Oba, and L.A. Primary School, Oba.
“In Ondo South, the designated centres include St. John’s Primary School and Isero Grammar School in Odigbo LGA, as well as two locations in Okitipupa LGA: the open space at Oladipupo Lebi Street and Baptist Primary School, Ode Aye.”
He added that only registered voters with Permanent Voter Cards from these units will be allowed to take part, and no voter from outside the selected units will be accredited by the BVAS during the exercise.
