The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State has confirmed the November 26, 2016, as the date for the governorship election in the State.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State has confirmed the November 26, 2016, as the date for the governorship election in the State.
Olusegun Agbaje, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the State made the confirmation to SaharaReporters on Thursday in Akure shortly after an announcement from INEC’s office in Abuja.
Mr. Agbaje said the election would be held in November and the commission would give more details of its schedule concerning activities prior to the poll.
"Yes, I just confirmed it now from our headquarters office in Abuja that the governorship election in Ondo State will be held on November 26.
"The commission shall give details concerning the election and when the ban on official campaigning and the scheduling activities would be lifted.
"More details regarding the election will be forthcoming from INEC’s headquarters in Abuja, we shall relay these details to the public immediately after we receive them", Mr. Agbaje said.
Nick Dazang, the Deputy Director in-charge of Voter Education and Publicity of INEC, announced the elections in both Ondo and Edo States in Abuja on Thursday.
Mr. Dazang added that the Edo State governorship election will be held on September 10, 2016.