The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed its preparedness for the upcoming governorship election in Ondo State on November 16. The INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made this announcement during his visit to the INEC offices in the state’s Local Government Areas (LGA) on Tuesday.

Yakubu assured the public that all necessary steps have been taken to ensure a free and fair election. One key preparation is the charging and configuration of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines, which will be used for voter accreditation during the election.

Yakubu emphasized INEC’s commitment to a transparent electoral process, stressing that the necessary measures have been put in place to make sure the election runs smoothly.

“In terms of the level of preparation so far, I am really impressed by what the state and local government offices have achieved.

“What remains is the sensitive materials, which will arrive on Tuesday next week.

“On Wednesday, there will be inspection of sensitive materials by all parties,  candidates, observers, the media, security agencies, and officials of the commission.

“Then on Thursday, we will commence the movement of the materials to LGAs.

“And then, there will be the same inspection at the LGA levels before we move the materials to the wards on Friday,” he said.

As the election day approaches, Yakubu’s statements bring confidence that INEC is well-equipped to conduct a credible and transparent election in Ondo State.