Ondo Election: INEC Unfair To Jegede – Mimiko

Olusegun Mimiko

Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo state on Friday said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not been fair to the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede SAN.

The governor said the commission is attempting to foist injustice on the people’s of the state by insisting to go ahead with the election.

Mimiko, who addressed a press conference said the PDP is yet to have agents for the poll.
It will be recalled that the Appellate court on Thursday declared Jegede the authentic PDP candidate by dismissing the ruling of the lower court, which earlier directed the INEC to recognise Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim as the party candidate.

Mimiko also disclosed that the Commission has not released the collation tags for Ward Collation officers for PDP Ward agents.
He wondered how INEC expects the PDP candidate to campaign round the local governments, raise money for the elections and also screen his agent.

The governor alleged that concerted efforts have been made by forces within the APC to prevent the emergence of a credible and electable candidate for the PDP in the state.
Mimiko further disclosed that the Voters Register which should have been given to the candidate was just released 48 hours to the election , contrary to Electoral Law which stipulated a 30 days to the poll.

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