Ondo state governorship election to go as scheduled

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said the timeline for the conduct of Ondo state governorship elections remain unchanged.

The commission said it is not going back on the October 20 date for the Ondo state governorship election despite the coronavirus pandemic.

The administrative of the commission in Ondo state, Mr James Popoola spoke with Adaba fm.

Mr Popoola said INEC office in Akure has begun full operation as directed by its chairman professor Mahmood Yakubu.

He said precautionary measures have been put in place to protect its entire staff.

On sensitization of the public, Mr Popoola said the commission would come up with innovative ways of reaching out to the electorates.

Mr Popoola assured the electorates that commission will ensure social distancing at the poll on election day.