Ondo State Residents Head to the Polls to Elect Their Next Governor
Naijawebinfo reports that today, November 16, marks a significant day for Ondo State as residents take to the polls to elect their governor for the next four years. This election serves as a crucial test for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which has promised to apply lessons learned from the recent Edo State governorship election.
The Ondo governorship election is the first off-cycle poll in Nigeria since the September 21 election in Edo State. According to INEC, polling units will open at 8:30 a.m., allowing voters to cast their ballots.
INEC officials will arrive at polling units early to prepare for the exercise, and only individuals with a valid Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) will be eligible to participate.
To cast your vote in the Ondo governorship election, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Present Your PVC – Upon arrival at the polling booth, present your PVC to INEC officials. The Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) will verify your identity.
Step 2: Accreditation – INEC officials will check your name in the voter register and mark it to confirm your accreditation.
Step 3: Receive Ballot Paper – Once accredited, you will be issued a ballot paper. Proceed to the designated voting area.
Step 4: Cast Your Vote – Thumbprint your choice on the ballot paper and place it in the ballot box.
Step 5: Confirmation Mark – INEC officials may apply ink to your thumb as proof of voting.
After voting, you may choose to leave or stay at a reasonable distance to observe the sorting and counting process.
This election is crucial for ensuring the credibility of the democratic process, and INEC has urged voters to abide by all guidelines to ensure a smooth and peaceful exercise.
