The National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, has assured voters in Ondo state of smooth conduct of the November 16 governorship election in the state.
Yakubu gave the assurance on Monday while speaking with reporters on his arrival at Akure, the state capital.
The INEC chairman noted that the commission had learned important lessons from the gubernatorial poll in Edo State.
He said: “I have learned valuable lessons, not only from the last election but also from previous ones. Essentially, there are two key challenges.
“The first is logistics, ensuring that polling units open promptly on Election Day. The second challenge is result management.
“My assurance to voters in Ondo State is that they will witness significant improvements in these areas.”
Yakubu said he was in the state to assess the preparation for the forthcoming election.
“We are here essentially to observe what is happening and to acknowledge the good work that the office has done.
“Over the next few days, we will be meeting with political parties, civil society organisations, the media and security agencies.
“One of our planned activities includes further accreditation of voters, which will take place in 16 polling units across six local government areas within the three senatorial zones of the state.
“This is primarily why we are here. Additionally, as part of the activities already outlined, we will hold a stakeholders’ meeting on Thursday, and the following day, the National Peace Committee will invite all stakeholders to participate in the signing of the National Peace Accord. This is the essence of our visit,” he said.
