- Funmilayo Odunlami, the command’s spokesperson, stated that security operatives have been deployed to ensure compliance.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has announced Friday as a public holiday to facilitate preparations for the local government election.
The local government election is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 18, across the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ondo State.
According to Ebenezer Adeniyan, the governor’s chief press secretary, the public holiday will enable citizens to travel to their respective LGAs and participate in the election.
Governor Aiyedatiwa emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and cooperation during the election, urging all stakeholders to work together to ensure a smooth process.
“The Local Government Election in Ondo State has been scheduled by the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) to hold on Saturday, 18th of January 2025,” the statement reads.
“To this end, the Ondo State Government has declared Friday, 17th of January, 2025 as Work-Free Day for Public Servants in the State to enable them travel to their various communities to exercise their civic responsibilities.
“Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa urges all stakeholders to ensure a free, fair and peaceful local government election across the State.”
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo announced its withdrawal from the council polls, citing concerns over the electoral process.
However, the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) assured that the PDP’s withdrawal will not disrupt the election process.
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