Ondo Election: INEC Promises Improved Logistics, Results Management

Ahead of the upcoming Ondo State governorship election on November 16, 2024, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has vowed to enhance logistical and result management processes to ensure a smoother voting experience. 

During a readiness assessment tour in Akure, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu acknowledged lessons learned from past elections, emphasizing that improved logistics would ensure polling stations open promptly, while refined result management systems would expedite the tallying process. 

Prof. Yakubu also noted that INEC would conduct a mock accreditation of voters in selected polling units across six local government areas to fine-tune the system before the election day.

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Additionally, he announced a stakeholder meeting planned for Thursday, followed by a National Peace Accord signing organized by the National Peace Committee.

To enhance election security and transparency, INEC inaugurated a dedicated storage facility for the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices, replacing older equipment destroyed in 2020.

The commission aims to deliver a well-coordinated election process, building voter confidence and minimizing logistical issues observed in previous elections.