As the November 16 Ondo State governorship election approaches, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that sensitive election materials will arrive in Akure by Tuesday, November 12. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made the announcement on Thursday during a pre-election meeting with stakeholders in Akure, assuring the public of the commission's commitment to a credible and transparent electoral process.
Professor Yakubu stated that sensitive materials, including ballots and result sheets, would be delivered to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Akure branch for safekeeping before being dispatched to local government areas and wards across the state. To promote transparency, political party representatives and other stakeholders will be invited to inspect the materials at the CBN before distribution begins.
“We have arranged for the delivery of sensitive materials for the election to arrive as early as Tuesday next week,” Yakubu said. “Political parties and other stakeholders will be invited for the usual inspection of the materials at the Central Bank here in Akure, and throughout the movement of sensitive materials to the local governments and the ward centres.”
INEC has also established comprehensive logistical plans to ensure timely and secure delivery, employing both land and maritime transportation options to reach polling units across Ondo State. The commission has partnered with security agencies to safeguard the materials and personnel throughout the distribution process.
As part of its final preparations, INEC has been conducting mock accreditation exercises for its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in select locations across Ondo. Professor Yakubu expressed confidence that the preparations will facilitate a smooth election day experience.
“We are ready to conduct a fair, secure, and transparent election,” Yakubu assured the public, reiterating INEC’s commitment to an organized and credible electoral process.
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