The Ondo State Local Government Election has begun as accreditation and voting are also ongoing.

It was gathered that accreditation of voters and voting commenced at exactly 9.30 am in some units but that was not the case in other units as late arrival of voting materials delayed the process with some units yet to receive the materials as of 10.30 am.

It was reported that the exercise, which was earlier scheduled to hold in April 2020, was placed on indefinite suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic but the Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission, Yomi Dinakin, had said last month that the election would hold on August 22, 2020, which is today. In his words:

“Notice is hereby given that the poll for chairmanship and councillorship elections shall hold on Saturday, 22nd of August, 2020.

“Accreditation and voting start at 8am on that day and closes 3pm to give room for collation. All vehicular movement shall be restricted except those on essential and election duties. Markets and shops shall remain closed within the period.”

More to come……..