Ondo Electoral Commission Clears Air on Non-Conduct of Poll in 5 Council Areas

The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission, ODIEC has justified why there was no election in five council areas in the just concluded election.

ODIEC list affected council areas to include Akoko NorthEast, Ose, Ifedore, Odigbo and Irele.

ODIEC Chairman, Prof Yomi Dinakin while receiving the results from the Local Government Returning Officers said there was no opposition candidates in the affected council areas, hence the need to abide by constitutional provisions in the electoral acts.

Prof Dinakin said contrary to insinuations in some quarters, ODIEC acted in line with the constitution.

As at the time of filing this report, the results are being read and ratified.

Afolabi/Abudu