Residents of Ondo State are set to head to the polls today, Saturday, to elect their governor for the next four years.
Naija News reports that this election will be a major test for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which has vowed to draw on lessons learned from the recently concluded Edo State governorship election. .
The Ondo State gubernatorial election scheduled for today, November 16, will be the first off-cycle voting in Nigeria since the September 21 Edo State election. a
According to INEC, polling stations will open at 8:30 a.m. for voters to cast their votes.
INEC officials are expected to arrive at the polling station early to prepare for the exercise.
Only individuals with a valid Permanent Voter Card (PVC) are eligible to participate.
To vote in the Ondo governorship election, please follow these steps:
1. Present your PVC: When you arrive at the polling station, please present your PVC to the INEC official. The Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) is used to verify your identity.
2. Certification: INEC officials will verify your name in the voters’ register and mark it to confirm your certification.
3. Receive your ballot: Once certified, you will be issued a ballot. Please proceed to your designated voting location.
4. Vote: Thumbprint your choice on the ballot and place it in the ballot box.
5. Confirmation Mark: INEC officials may ink your thumb as proof of your vote.
After voting, you can choose to leave or observe the sorting and counting process from an appropriate distance.
This election is critical to ensuring the credibility of the democratic process and INEC called on voters to follow all guidelines to ensure a smooth and peaceful election.
