By Ayodele Oni
Less than 48 hours to the conduct of local government election in Ondo state, the people Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its withdrawal from the poll.
The PDP, Ondo State Chapter, stated on Thursday that it has withdrawn from participating in the January 18th, 2025 Local Government elections organised by the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC).
The party, in a statement by its media director, Leye Igbabo said “This decision is a product of several layers of consultations of party leaders, stakeholders and the National Secretariat of our great party.
“Our party fielded 15 Chairmanship Candidates in 15 Local Government Areas and 131 Councillorship Candidates. But, from all indications, ODIEC’s credibility, transparency, and impartiality have failed the integrity test.
“Recent observations and reports point to a troubling pattern of double standards by ODIEC, raising serious doubts about their ability to conduct a free, fair, and credible election.
“As a responsible political party committed to democracy and the rule of law, we can not, in good conscience, confer legitimacy on this compromised process by participating in the election.
“We have, therefore, resolved to withdraw our participation in this exercise to uphold the integrity of our party and our unwavering belief in credible electoral practices.
“We further assure our teeming supporters and the good people of Ondo State, that our commitment to sanitise the Electoral process is irrevocable.”
Meanwhile, ahead of the forthcoming Local Government Election in the State slated for 18th of January, 2025. The Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, has announced restriction of vehicular movement within the period of 0600hrs – 1600hrs.
The command spokesperson, Funmilayo Odunlami, (CSP) in a statement urged
commuters who may have a reason to use the State as a passage are pre informed of the restrictions to help adjust their plans ahead of the D-day.
However, Security Personnel, Medics, Healthworkers, firefighters and other Essential Service Providers are allowed free movements to carry out their duties. Cases of Emergency are considered also for movement.
“We urge all legible voters to abide by the rules guiding the electoral process while carrying out their Civic duty.
“Yhe Command is also using this medium to warn intending miscreants who may want to cause mayhem on the said day to stay clear as all machineries are in place to nip any untoward act as they raise their ugly heads.
“Adequate security has been emplaced for both human and material resources to ensure smooth passage of the process.”
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