Aggrieved Candidates Should Seek Redress In Court – Tinubu Reacts As Aiyedatiwa Wins Ondo Guber Election

Aggrieved Candidates Should Seek Redress In Court – Tinubu Reacts As Aiyedatiwa Wins Ondo Guber Election

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on his victory at the just-concluded gubernatorial election.
Tumite News reported that Aiyedatiwa secured victory in all 18 local government areas of the state, defeating his closest rival, Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and other candidates.


President Tinubu in a statement through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the election was another litmus test of the capacity of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), affirming that the electoral body justified the confidence of the people with early preparations, deployment of staff and materials, and handling of the electoral process.
Tinubu urged candidates dissatisfied with the election’s outcome to explore the opportunities provided by the judicial system to seek redress in conflict areas.

The statement added, “President Bola Tinubu felicitates with the winner of Saturday’s Ondo State Governorship election, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress, while also commending the peaceful conduct of the process.

“The President congratulates Aiyedatiwa and other candidates of the 17 political parties for the maturity and sense of purpose demonstrated during the campaigns and the election, attributing the success of the polls to the civility in the state.

“He enjoins the political actors to allow their orderly conduct to permeate the post-election activities and processes.

“The President also commends INEC for the efficiency of uploading more than 98 per cent of results on the same day of the elections.

“President Tinubu extends his appreciation to the Nigerian Police Force, National Civil Defence Corps, Federal Road Safety Corps, National Youth Service Corps, the military and other security outfits for their professionalism in maintaining peace and order.”

2025 AFCON: Super Eagles To Miss Key Players Ahead Of Clash With Rwanda

2025 AFCON: Super Eagles To Miss Key Players Ahead Of Clash With Rwanda

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be without some key players when they take on Rwanda in their 2025 AFCON qualifying final match at 5 p.m. on Monday, November 18.

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, who is dealing with family matters after the recent loss of his father, and dependable wingback Ola Aina are both unavailable for the fixture.

Ademola Lookman’s participation remains uncertain due to a knock sustained in Thursday’s match against Benin Republic.

Maduka Okoye is expected to take the goalkeeping duties in the Super Eagles against a motivated Rwandan side at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

Note that Aina returned to England at the request of Nottingham Forest, as the Premier League club needed him to prepare for an upcoming match against Arsenal since the Super Eagles have already secured their AFCON qualification.

Additionally, Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will miss the match due to an undisclosed injury that kept him out of action against Benin.

Currently, the Super Eagles sit at the top of Group D with 11 points, solidifying their place in the next round. This allows Coach Austin Eguavoen to field some fringe players eager to showcase their talents, as they have the chance to play for pride in this fixture.

Rwanda, positioned third in the group with five points, will be looking for a victory to leapfrog Benin Republic into second place, especially as the Cheetahs prepare for a challenging match against Libya, who are in the hunt for qualification after recently defeating Rwanda.

CAF Awards: Victor Boniface Rates Himself Over Ademola Lookman

CAF Awards: Victor Boniface Rates Himself Over Ademola Lookman

Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Boniface, has openly shared his disappointment after not being nominated for the prestigious 2024 CAF Men’s Player award.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced a shortlist of 10 nominees last month, which included notable names such as Victor Boniface’s international teammates, Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong.

Despite his exceptional performances that led to a remarkable season for Bayer Leverkusen, where he played a pivotal role in securing the club’s first-ever Bundesliga title and the DFB Pokal, Boniface found himself excluded from the nominee list.

This exclusion has been met with surprise and regret, especially considering his significant contributions to the field.

“It’s certainly disappointing not to be recognized on the shortlist Victor Boniface remarked during an interview with BBC’s Oluwashina Okeleji. “Looking back at my performances last season, I believe I had a strong case for consideration, so it’s hard not to feel let down. However, I try not to dwell on it too much.”

When asked about who he would consider worthy of the award, Boniface was quick to express his admiration for his teammate Lookman.

“If I had to choose the winner, it would undoubtedly be Lookman, 100 per cent he stated. “But if I were given the chance to select the nominees myself, I would certainly include my name among them.”

Tinubu Departs Abuja To Join World Leaders In Brazil For G20 Summit

Tinubu Departs Abuja To Join World Leaders In Brazil For G20 Summit

President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday to participate in the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit.

Tumite News learnt that the summit will be held from November 18 to 19, and the Nigerian president’s attendance follows an invitation from Brazilian President and current G20 Chair, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

According to a statement from the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the G20 summit will bring together leaders from the world’s 20 largest economies, along with representatives from the European Union, the African Union, and major multilateral financial institutions.

This year’s summit, under the theme “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet,” will focus on discussions regarding hunger and poverty eradication, global governance reform, sustainable development, and energy transitions.

The statement further highlighted Nigeria’s long-standing advocacy for the reform of global governance institutions, particularly its push for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

On the sidelines of the summit, President Tinubu is expected to engage in bilateral talks aimed at advancing Nigeria’s socio-economic reforms.

The statement partly read, “This year’s meeting, under the theme, ‘Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet,’ will see the participants discuss the fight against hunger and poverty; reform of the Institution of global governance and; sustainable development and Energy Transition.

“Nigeria has always strongly advocated for a reform of the global governing institutions, and often presented its impressive credentials as a strong contender for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

“President Tinubu is also expected to hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Summit in advancement of Nigeria’s socio-economic reforms.”

The President will be accompanied by key officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, the Ministers of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Art, Tourism, Culture and Creativity, Hannatu Musawa, and the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, as well as the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.

He is scheduled to return to Nigeria upon completing the visit.

‘APC Has Agenda To Turn Nigeria To One-Party State, Ondo Election Not Free And Fair’ – CUPP

‘APC Has Agenda To Turn Nigeria To One-Party State, Ondo Election Not Free And Fair’ – CUPP

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has described the recently concluded governorship election in Ondo State as lacking credibility, citing the absence of key elements required for a free and fair democratic process.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the CUPP spokesman, Comrade Mark Adebayo, alleged that the fundamental principles of a transparent and credible election were “glaringly missing” during the exercise.

The statement reads, “The widespread vote buying, especially by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and the bias demonstrated by the security agencies who are supposed to curb such a menace was an eyesore.

“It is evident that the APC at both the national and subnationals has performed woefully on all indices of development and cannot win any fairly contested election. But the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conceptualized a dangerous agenda of state capture via a tendency towards turning Nigeria into a one-Party state prior to the 2027 genera elections. Therefore, the Party has set in motion the machinery to turn Nigeria into a one-Party state.

“It is clear to all Nigerians that the APC is the Party that has elevated poverty, hunger and economic collapse into active state policy which has destroyed many businesses and crippled the capacity of Nigerians to live a good life. Insecurity has never been as bad as it now obtains nationwide, inflation is at all-time high of 34.7% and still rising, youth unemployment and the phenomenon of out-of-school children has attained epidemic proportions under a government that has proven not only grossly incompetent but also egregiously wicked and unconcerned about the plights of regular Nigerians and swims in the slimy ocean of corruption and criminal extravagance, just to mention a few of its horrible records.

“Under these circumstances, a Party like the APC cannot win a free and fair election. But here we are, as it was done in Edo state, so it was orchestrated in Ondo State to force a fait accompli on the people by state force. This is not democracy, but a deliberate policy of state capture by antidemocratic forces who are determined to undermine and ultimately destroy our democracy as they did in the first and second Republics.

“As opposition, we remain vigilant and determined to ensure that we do not allow antidemocratic forces bring down our country by scuttling our democratic development as a sovereign nation. All hands shall be on deck to rescue Nigeria and Nigerians from the shackles of oppression, repression and the corrosive influence of obnoxious politicking.”

Ondo: ‘PDP, Ajayi Will Take The Next Action In Few Days’ – Party Agent

Ondo: ‘PDP, Ajayi Will Take The Next Action In Few Days’ – Party Agent

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) State Collation Agent, Olaniyi Ogungbuji, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of deploying over N35 billion to induce voters in the just-concluded Ondo State governorship election.
Ogungbuji made the allegation shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared APC’s candidate, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as the winner of the Saturday election.

The announcement was made by the Returning Officer, Prof. Olayemi Akinwunmi, at exactly 2:29 p.m. on Sunday at INEC headquarters in Akure.

Governor Aiyedatiwa secured a landslide victory with 366,781 votes, defeating his closest rival, PDP’s Agboola Ajayi, who polled 117,845 votes. Adeyemi Nejo of the African Democratic Party (ADP) trailed with 4,138 votes.


Speaking to newsmen after the declaration, Ogungbuji alleged, “This is the end result of the election but I can tell you that APC as a party deployed over N35bn into inducing the electorate. And if this is the future of this nation, I think we are doomed for it.”

He also worried that the election didn’t occur at some polling units at Idanre LG but his position was discarded at the collation centre.

Ogungbuji hinted that the party’s candidate, Agboola Ajayi and the party would decide on the next line of action in the coming days.


“I will report back to him (Ajayi) and the party as well, they will take the next appropriate action in the next few days,” he said.

But the APC state agent, Ade Adeogun, dismissed the allegation of vote buying, describing it as flippant excuses.

He further stated, “You need to understand that throughout this electioneering period, we even complained that Ondo State was over policed.


“So, if they had any genuine evidence, which is why I mentioned cogent and verifiable reasons, they would have reported to the security agencies and those persons involved in votes buying or any inducement would have been arrested.

“Without evidence, you can’t just go around and make flippant excuses. They lost an election. They lost woefully and they’re looking for a straw to hold onto.”

He said the opposition party should be allowed to ‘weep’ over the defeat, saying the party has a right to do so.


Adeogun said, “It’s an allegation and when you go to court, he who alleges must prove. For you to prove, you must present cogent and verifiable reasons.

“If you have 10 political parties contesting and only one is complaining, you would understand that it’s a pain of loss that they’re still experiencing and we must give them that right to weep.

“If a child has failed an examination, he is allowed to weep. Let’s give them time to absorb the defeat and then probably accept the fact that they lost because they didn’t deserve to win.”

Tinubu Confers Nigeria’s Second-highest Honour On Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi

Tinubu Confers Nigeria’s Second-highest Honour On Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi

President Bola Tinubu has conferred Nigeria’s second highest honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.
Modi was honoured with the title on Sunday during his visit to President Tinubu at the State House in Abuja.

Tinubu also declared the Indian Prime Minister as a friend of Nigeria.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu honours Prime Minister @narendramodi confers him with Nigeria’s second highest honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) declares him friend of Nigeria,” presidential media aide, Dada Olusegun wrote on his X account in confirmation of the development.
Earlier, Tumite News reported that President Tinubu, on Sunday, received the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, at the State House in Abuja.
The Nigerian leader personally received the Indian Prime Minister at the forecourt of the Aso Rock Villa.
Modi inspected a Guard of Honour, and a 21-gun salute was also made in his honour.
Modi’s visit to Nigeria is the first by an Indian Prime Minister since Dr Manmohan Singh’s state visit in 2007, when the two nations established a strategic partnership.
In other news, President Tinubu has bestowed a posthumous award of the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) on the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
Tinubu conferred the honour on Friday, during the funeral service in honour of Lagbaja, which was held at the National Cemetery in Mogadishu, Abuja.

“Our Next Target Is Osun And Oyo” – Ganduje Declares After APC Won Ondo Governorship Election

“Our Next Target Is Osun And Oyo” – Ganduje Declares After APC Won Ondo Governorship Election

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has disclosed that the target of the party is to have political control of the entire southwest states.
Ganduje made the declaration on Sunday, shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), declared the APC as the winner of the 2024 Ondo State governorship election.

The APC National Chairman said the party would do everything possible to ensure all states in the southwest are controlled by the ruling party.
Speaking to newsmen in Akure, Ganduje said: “Our next target is this geo-political zone, the southwest geo-political zone, and you know we are good in  hitting our targets, that is Osun State and Oyo State. We assure you that we will do all what is possible to bring them into the fold so that we have political homogeneity in the southwest geo-political zone.”
He also declared the conduct of the Ondo governorship election as free and fair.
“There’s no doubt this is a moment of joy, seeing is believing, and this is democracy in action, but what is more important is that all the major stakeholders in conducting this election believe that the election is free, fair and credible, especially INEC which provided the logistics arrangement, the manpower arrangement,” he said.

Details Of Discussions, Agreements Signed Between Tinubu And Indian Prime Minister Emerges

Details Of Discussions, Agreements Signed Between Tinubu And Indian Prime Minister Emerges

The presidency, on Sunday, disclosed that Nigeria and India have agreed to reinforce strategic partnership, including boosting economic, defence, health and security ties.

The statement confirmed that during their bilateral discussions at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, agreed to a greater collaboration in counterterrorism, maritime security, and intelligence sharing.

The presidency said Tinubu’s visit to India in 2023 is already yielding results, noting that shortly after the Indian Prime Minister received a formal welcome, including a 21-artillery gun salute at the Presidential Villa, President Tinubu and Prime Minister Modi went into a tete-a-tete, and later jointly presided over an expanded bilateral and political talks.

With growing threats in the Gulf of Guinea and the Indian Ocean, the two leaders also agreed to coordinate actions to safeguard maritime trade routes and combat piracy.

The two countries pledged to continue regular naval exercises and joint anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Guinea to safeguard critical maritime routes.

”The leaders reiterated their unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including the cross-border movement of terrorists and terror financing networks and safe havens.

”They called for zero tolerance to terrorism and expeditious finalization and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International terrorism in the UN Framework as well as implementation of the UNGA and the UNSC resolutions on countering terrorism and violent extremism.

”It was agreed to enhance cooperation in the area of counter terrorism,” the joint statement said.

Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s readiness to support Nigeria’s defence modernization efforts, highlighting India’s emergence as a trusted defence manufacturer.

The two leaders also highlighted the vibrant economic relationship between India and Nigeria, with India positioned as Nigeria’s largest trading partner and a significant contributor to its economy.

Nigeria commended the contributions of over 200 Indian companies operating in the country, which have generated substantial employment and investment opportunities.

On bilateral trade expansion, both leaders directed their officials to finalize pending agreements, including the Economic Cooperation Agreement (ECA), Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), and the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), to boost trade and investment.

They noted with satisfaction ”the fruitification of some of the investments” agreed to by the Indian companies during the visit of President Tinubu to India in September 2023, and committed to facilitating early finalization of the remaining investments.

On the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit held from September 9th-10th, 2023, in New Delhi, the Nigeria-India Presidential Roundtable and Business Conference had taken place, where Indian investors pledged a combined total of over $14 billion across critical sectors of the Nigerian economy.

The investments were targeted at industrialization, energy, telecommunications, and defence sectors.

On infrastructure Development, the joint statement arising from Prime Minister Modi’s state visit, stated that India reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s development priorities through concessional Lines of credit and technical expertise.

On energy collaboration, Nigeria and India agreed on long-term contracts for crude oil and LNG supply and technical support in pipeline transmission security, CNG conversion and LPG bottling distribution.

The two leaders also discussed broader collaboration on food security and agriculture, health, education, and cultural exchanges.

INEC Declares Winner In Ondo Governorship Election

INEC Declares Winner In Ondo Governorship Election
 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State.
According to INEC, Aiyedatiwa secured victory in all 18 local government areas of the state, defeating his closest rival, Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and other candidates.

Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, the returning officer, declared Aiyedatiwa the governorship election’s winner.
With this win, Aiyedatiwa is set to continue steering the affairs of Ondo State, promising to build on his administration’s achievements and deliver on the people’s mandate.

After collating results across all local government areas in the state, Aiyedatiwa gathered 366,781 votes, while his closest rival, Ajayi, polled 117,845 votes.
See the results below:
1. Ifedore LGA:
APC: 14157
PDP: 5897
SDP: 21
2. Ondo East LGA:
APC: 8163
PDP: 2843
SDP: 15
3. IleOluji/OkeIgbo LGA:
APC: 16600
PDP: 4442
SDP: 08
4. Idanre LGA:
APC: 9114
PDP: 8940
LP: 24
APGA: 25
5. Irele LGA
APC: 17117
PDP: 6601
LP:15
APGA: 30
6. Akoko South West LGA
APC: 29700
ADP: 87
PDP: 5517
APGA:23
SDP: 11
7: Owo LGA:
APC: 31914
ADP:140
PDP: 4740
AAC: 16
APGA: 36
LP: 42
8: Ose LGA
AA: 03
AAC:08
APGA:19
ADC:141
APC:16555
LP:06
PDP: 4472
9: Akure South LGA:
AA: 08
AAC: 58
APGA: 95
ADC: 630
APC: 32969
PDP: 17926
LP: 238
SDP: 138
ZLP: 252
10: Akoko North East:
AA: 03
AAC: 19
APGA: 36
APC:25657
LP: 14
PDP: 5072
SDP:03
11. Ondo West LGA
A: 31
AA: 09
AAC: 30
ADC: 415
ADP: 143
APC: 20755
LP: 181
PDP: 6387
SDP: 123
12. Akoko South East LGA
A: 02
AAC: 04
ADC: 81
ADP: 28
APC: 12140
APGA: 19
PDP: 2692
SDP: 03
13. Akoko North West LGA
A: 06
AA: 04
AAC: 14
ADC: 130
ADP: 51
APC: 25010
APGA: 21
LP: 23
PDP: 5502
SDP: 05
14. Akure North LGA
A: 9
ADC:180
APC: 14451
LP: 238
PDP: 5787
PRP: 6
SDP:46
15. Okitipupa LGA
A:5
ADC 284
APC: 26811
LP:27
PDP: 10233
PRP: 17
SDP: 18
16. Odigbo LGA
APC – 26,683
PDP – 9,348
17. Ilaje LGA
APC – 24,474
PDP – 3,632
18. Ese – Odo LGA
APC – 14,511
PDP – 7,813

#OndoDecides2024: PDP’s Agboola Ajayi Alleges INEC Compromise After Casting Vote

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in today’s governorship election in Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi has exercised his civic responsibility by casting his vote.

Ajayi exercised his franchise at Apoi Ward 11, Unit 004 at RCM Idumado Quarters Kiribo in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the state.

Speaking with Journalists, the PDP candidate expressed dissatisfaction with the electoral process.

His words: “The system has been compromised, It’s sad INEC can’t conduct election well in one state. BVAS aren’t working, it took about 10 minutes to capture me. I think it is deliberate on the part of INEC and the REC, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola and we’ve said this several times that the woman can’t be fair.

“I have had series of complaints from across the state, people are complaining of vote buying. It is a very shameful exercise”, Ajayi lamented.

Obasanjo Criticizes Misuse Of BVAS, IReV In Nigerian Elections

Obasanjo Criticizes Misuse Of BVAS, IReV In Nigerian Elections

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed disapproval of the improper application of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Election Result Viewing Portal (IReV) in Nigerian elections, particularly during the 2023 polls.

Obasanjo observed that the issues encountered were not due to the technology itself but rather the result of intentional human interference.

Tumite News reports that the former President made these remarks while delivering a significant keynote address at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University on November 15, 2024, where he highlighted the persistent leadership crisis in Nigeria and advocated for comprehensive reforms to tackle the nation’s governance issues.

In his address, themed “Leadership Failure and State Capture in Nigeria,” Obasanjo revisited Chinua Achebe’s enduring assertion in The Trouble with Nigeria: “The trouble with Nigeria is simply and squarely a failure of leadership.”



He cited the insights of political scientists who have pointed out that bribery, intimidation, and violence are factors that allow unqualified individuals to rise to leadership roles.

Obasanjo urged the establishment of a governance framework that emphasizes integrity, competence, and the education of voters.

Referring to the 2023 elections as “a travesty,” he proposed several measures aimed at restoring public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic processes.

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He underscored the necessity for legal reforms to enhance electoral laws, administrative changes to ensure the credibility of electoral officials, and technological protections to secure election results.

Obasanjo advocated for stricter ballot security, precise voter registration, and improved cybersecurity measures to avert electoral manipulation.

He also highlighted the critical need to prevent electoral violence and maintain the integrity of voting infrastructure, which should be validated through transparent and internationally monitored testing procedures.


Obasanjo emphasized the necessity of revitalizing education as a cornerstone for democratic engagement and effective leadership, referencing Nelson Mandela’s statement that “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

He reiterated Achebe’s assertion that a viable democracy depends on an informed electorate and ethically sound leaders.


In his closing remarks, Obasanjo cautioned against the dangers of complacency, calling on both Nigerians and the international community to confront the nation’s leadership and governance challenges directly. He characterized Nigeria as too significant to fail, underscoring its vital contribution to the stability and prosperity of Africa.


Reflecting on Achebe’s insights, he contended that the failure of leadership is the fundamental issue behind Nigeria’s difficulties, exacerbated by systemic threats such as electoral malpractice, terrorism, and pervasive corruption.

Obasanjo voiced his apprehension regarding the nation’s economic downturn, pointing out that Nigeria’s GDP had plummeted from $510 billion in 2014 to $199 billion in 2024, as reported by the International Monetary Fund.



In contrast to this decline, he highlighted his administration’s accomplishments, noting that Nigeria’s GDP growth averaged 6.59% during his time in office, reaching a peak of 15.3% in 2002.

He attributed this economic progress to reforms in sectors such as telecommunications, banking, and pensions, along with debt relief efforts, all executed under a capable team’s leadership.

#OndoDecides2024: PDP Accuses Alleged APC Agent for vote buying

#OndoDecides2024: PDP Accuses Alleged APC Agent for vote buying 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called the attention of Nigeria Police and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to an alleged All Progressives Congress (APC) agent distributing money to voters.

PDP Situation Room alleged that the APC agent was inducing voters with money to vote for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the ongoing Ondo State governorship election.

Happening now, APC agents caught inducing voters by distributing money and other items in Ward 8, Unite 5, Iwaro oka, Akoko South West Local Government Area. Police, EFCC and other security agents, please take note,” it read.

Tumite News reported that PDP earlier called the attention of INEC to the malfunctioning of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), an electronic device designed to read Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and authenticate voters, deployed in the state.

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Particularly, the party said BVAS was deployed at Unit 4. Ward 7, at Akoko West local government area, was faulty and hampered the election process in the unit.

#OndoDecides2024: PDP Complains Of BVAS Malfunction, As Voting Kicks Off

#OndoDecides2024: PDP Complains Of BVAS Malfunction, As Voting Kicks Off

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called the attention of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) deployed for the Ondo governorship election.

The Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) is an electronic device designed to read Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and authenticate voters.

According to the PDP’s Situation Room statement on Saturday morning, BVAS deployed at Unit 04, Ward 7, in Akoko West local government area could not be operated.

The election has yet to commence in the unit. “As at 8:45 am, election is yet to commence in unit 04 ward 7, AKOKO West due to faulty Bivas machine. INEC, please intervene,” PDP said.

Meanwhile, the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who is seeking re-election under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has cast his vote.

Tumite News reported that Governor Aiyedatiwa cast his vote at polling unit 6, Ward 4 Obenla community in the state.

Aiyedatiwa boarded a boat at the Ugbonla jetty to get to his polling unit.

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However, accreditation and voting have commenced at Unit 46, Ward 4, Ijapo Estate, Akure-South local government area.

Recall that INEC promised that the election would be free and fair. INEC’s National Commissioner Supervising Ondo, Ogun and Osun States, Professor Kunle Ajayi, stated this in an interview on Friday.

#OndoDecides2024: PDP Deputy Gov Candidate Casts His Vote, Speaks On Alleged Invasion Of Thugs

#OndoDecides2024: PDP Deputy Gov Candidate Casts His Vote, Speaks On Alleged Invasion Of Thugs

The Deputy Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Festus Akingbaso, has expressed concerns over the influx of thugs in the Idanre Local Government Area during the governorship election.
Akingbaso, also a House of Representatives member, shared his observations with journalists after casting his vote at Polling Unit 005, Oke Imikan.

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While commending the turnout of voters and the security arrangements at polling stations, Akingbaso said the activities of thugs in the area posed a significant concern.

“I am impressed with the level of voter turnout and the peaceful conduct at the polling units so far, but the presence and activities of thugs in Idanre are worrisome,” Akingbaso said