President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged all political stakeholders to respect and not undermine the rights of electorates in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State.
Naija News reports that all eligible voters in Ondo State are expected to go out on Saturday to exercise their civic rights in the state’s governorship election.
Hours into the exercise, President Tinubu, in a statement issued on Friday (today) by Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, admonished the electorate to uphold peace and decorum and fulfil their civic responsibilities without fear before or after the elections.
The statement reads: “As Ondo State prepares for its off-cycle governorship election, President Bola Tinubu urges all political stakeholders and the electorate to uphold peace and decorum and fulfil their civic responsibilities without fear before or after the elections.
“President Tinubu anticipates a democratic process in the state that will genuinely reflect the people’s will and power to freely choose their leaders.
“The President commends the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its diligent preparations for the election, particularly its timely distribution of sensitive materials across all 18 local government areas in the state.
“He also acknowledges the deployment of security men to maintain law and order. He appreciates the assurances from the Inspector-General of Police and the Chief of Defence Staff that the personnel will act professionally and adhere to the provisions of the Electoral Act to ensure a credible electoral process.
“President Tinubu reminds all political stakeholders, especially the candidates, that the people bestow the privilege to govern, and this right must be respected and not undermined.
“He emphasises that it is in the best interest of all Nigerians to ensure a free and fair election and consolidate our over 25 years of democratic governance.”