Mass Turn Out At Ondo Gov Election |The Source

By Ayodele Oni

The people of Ondo state trooped out enmasse on Saturday for the Governorship election.

As early as 8.00 am, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) had resumed at the various voting centres ably manned by policemen and officials of the NSCDC.

Armed soldiers and special police squad were stationed at highways, checking movement of vehicles.

Despite the downpour, voters remained on queues in an orderly manner, waiting for their turn.

Apart from reports of sporadic gunshots around Ijomu/Cathedral area of Akure, which was promptly curtailed by security agents, no case of violence recorded in other parts of the state.

There was a report of a boat conveying materials and INEC officials that capsized in the coastal area of the state, but no casualty was recorded.

There was also a video  report of crises and confusion with sporadic shootings at rh Governor’s voting point, which alleged that the state’s First Lady, Betty,  was attacked while voting. But it has been confirmed to be fake, as there was neither any disruption, nor attack on the first Lady.