As electorates in Ondo state gear up to vote in the gubernatorial election holding tomorrow, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), KAYODE EGBETOKUN, has banned security aides and escorts from accompanying VIPs into polling booths and collation centres, during the governorship election.
The Force Public Relations Officer, OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, issued a statement on Thursday stating that EGBETOKUN has implemented comprehensive security measures, to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and credible election.
The statement noted that all movements on roads, waterways, and other means of transportation are restricted from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday in the state except for those on essential services. The election is slated for Saturday, November 16, 2024.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had commenced the distribution of sensitive materials to various local government areas of Ondo State in the course of the week.
