November 15, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has urged all stakeholders and the electorate in Ondo State to uphold peace and decorum as they carry out their civic responsibilities without fear before and after Saturday’s governorship election.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said he expects a democratic process in the state that will genuinely reflect the people’s will and power to freely choose their leaders.
He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its diligent preparations for the election, particularly its timely distribution of sensitive materials across all 18 local government areas in the state.
President Tinubu also acknowledged the deployment of security personnel to maintain law and order, just as he commended the assurances from the Inspector-General of Police and the Chief of Defence Staff that the personnel will act professionally and adhere to the provisions of the Electoral Act to ensure a credible electoral process.
He reminded all political stakeholders, especially the candidates that the people bestow the privilege to govern, and this right must be respected and not undermined; adding that it is in the best interest of all Nigerians to ensure a free and fair election and consolidate our over 25 years of democratic governance.
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