In the run-up to the upcoming governorship election in Ondo State, President Bola Tinubu has asked all political actors and voters to keep the peace and do their jobs without fear.
It is planned that the election will take place in all 18 Local Government Areas of the state on November 16, 2024.
The President asked for help in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday from the White House.
The President hopes for a “democratic process in the state that will truly reflect the people’s will and power to freely choose their leaders,” the statement said.“As Ondo State gets ready for its unusually early governorship election, President Bola Tinubu tells everyone involved in politics and the voters to keep the peace, be polite, and do their jobs without fear, both before and after the elections.
Part of the statement said, “President Tinubu looks forward to a democratic process in the state that will truly reflect the people’s will and power to freely choose their leaders. “Tinubu also praised the Independent National Electoral Commission for quickly getting ready for the election and sending security guards to the state to keep the peace.
“The President praises the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for working hard to get ready for the election and for getting important materials to all 18 local government areas in the state on time.”
“He also admits that security guards are being used to keep the peace.” He is grateful that the Inspector-General of Police and the Chief of Defence Staff have promised that everyone will act properly and follow the rules of the Electoral Act to make sure that the election is fair.
“President Tinubu reminds everyone in politics, but especially the candidates, that the people give leaders the power to rule, and that power should be respected and not taken away.” The statement also said, “He stresses that it is in the best interest of all Nigerians to ensure a free and fair election and build on our more than 25 years of democratic government.”
Reports say that people from different political parties and security organizations, such as the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and others, were present when sensitive documents were given to the 18 LGs.
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