As the governorship election in Ondo State draws near, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC on Tuesday assured that the process will be conclusive and acceptable.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Ondo State, Ambassador Rufus Akeju stated this at the opening ceremony of a three-day advocacy and voter education training for youths in the state.
According to the REC, INEC is committed to the conduct of a free and fair election, that would be devoid of any form of malpractice during the October 10 polls.
Akeju added that the commission was very focused on the election with renewed vigour on voter education.
He said the election would be conducted in line with international best practices and expressed assurance that a conclusive election would be conducted by the commission.
“I want to assure you that the INEC is more than ever before, committed to the conduct of a free, fair, credible, conclusive and acceptable election in Ondo State, come Saturday, October 10, 2020, in line with international best practices.
“Furthermore, the commission is working very hard towards eradicating the ‘do or die’ attitude, vote-buying menace as well as the high level of apathy associated with the electoral process.”
