INEC Assures Readiness for Akoko North-East and Akoko North-West Federal Constituency Election in Ondo State

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has affirmed its preparedness for the upcoming Akoko North-East and Akoko North-West Federal Constituency election scheduled for February 3 in Ondo State.

Mrs. Olutoyin Babalola, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, announced this during a statement in Akure on Wednesday, confirming the reception of non-sensitive materials from INEC headquarters.

These materials have been dispatched to the two Local Government Areas.

Babalola disclosed that an adequate number of Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines have been configured for the election, covering 329 polling units.

She also mentioned a two-day training session for Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs) at the INEC office in Akure and revealed plans for further training for Presiding Officers and Assistant Presiding Officers on Friday, ahead of the election.

The REC noted the participation of eight parties in the election to fill the federal constituency seat vacated by Mr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who was appointed as a minister by President Bola Tinubu.

The parties and their candidates include:

– Action Alliance – Aliyu Ajewole
– All Progressives Congress (APC) – Ehindero Ifeoluwa
– All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) – Adesuyi Victoria Alaba
– Action Peoples Party – Ajagunla Olanrewaju A
– Labour Party – Abass Arisekola
– New Nigeria Peoples Party – Akadiri Mukaila Olusola
– Peoples Democratic Party – Olalekan Bada
– Social Democratic Party – Ogunleye Muritala Idowu

Babalola assured that adequate arrangements have been made for the transportation of personnel, non-sensitive, and sensitive materials to the polling units on the election day, with sufficient security coverage.

She also mentioned that the police and other security agencies are collaborating with the commission to ensure the peaceful conduct of the by-election in the state.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing electoral process.

This news report provides an overview of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) readiness for the Akoko North-East and Akoko North-West Federal Constituency election in Ondo State, detailing the preparations, training sessions, and participating parties and candidates.

The report also highlights the measures taken by INEC and security agencies to ensure a smooth and peaceful electoral process.