As Ondo State prepares for its governorship election on November 16, 2024, Yiaga Africa has conducted a thorough pre-election assessment, highlighting several critical concerns that could affect the election’s fairness and credibility. These include the late commencement of political campaigns, escalating political desperation, potential voter inducement, and reports of violence and intimidation. Yiaga Africa emphasizes the need for heightened coordination between key stakeholders, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, political parties, and citizens, to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and credible election. Our pre-election press statement outlines key observations and provides actionable recommendations to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process in Ondo State.
