#ONDODECIDES2024: LAWMAKER COMMENDS PEACEFUL ELECTION

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The lawmaker representing Irele/Okitipupa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Jimi Odimayo, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for the peaceful conduct of Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State.

Odimayo, after casting his vote at his Legumare Unit 001, Anglican Primary School, Ward 3, Irele, in the Irele Local Government Area of the state, praised the efforts of the electoral commission in ensuring a smooth process.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Population stated, “So far, it has been peaceful, and our people are conducting themselves well. They are very enthusiastic about the election.

“Let me commend INEC. Based on what I witnessed today, the commission has improved tremendously. The process was seamless—it took just about two minutes for the BVAS machine to accredit me before voting.

“The turnout was impressive, and I want to commend our people for coming out in large numbers compared to what we saw during the 2023 general election.”

On his party’s chances, the lawmaker expressed confidence and said, “We are going to win because we have worked for it. We are looking at a massive victory for the APC because we don’t have any challenges at all.

“This election is going to be a pointer to what to expect in 2027, and we want to assure our President, Bola Tinubu, that Ondo State is a home for massive votes.”

He did concede, though, that there was still room for improvement in subsequent elections.