Aiyedatiwa: Less than 100,000 voters may decide Ondo South bye-election

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said fewer than 100,000 voters may determine the outcome of the Ondo South Senatorial District bye-election being conducted across the district’s six local government areas.

The governor made the remark on Saturday after casting his vote at Ward 4, Unit 5, Obenla, in Ilaje Local Government Area.

Aiyedatiwa expressed optimism about voter participation despite the election being a bye-election, citing the level of engagement recorded during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election held about three weeks ago.

The bye-election is being conducted to fill the vacant senatorial seat following the appointment of former senator, Jimoh Ibrahim, as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

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The governor said the APC remained confident of victory, noting that the party’s structure across the district was active and well mobilised.

According to him, the election is taking place in Ilaje, Ese-Odo, Okitipupa, Irele, Odigbo and Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo local government areas that make up the Ondo South Senatorial District.

“We expect a good turnout of voters even though it is a bye-election. Looking at the participation recorded during our primary election, the political environment is active and people are ready to come out and vote,” he said.

Aiyedatiwa, however, noted that the total number of voters who would participate in the exercise might not exceed 100,000.

“We expect to get a very good number, probably less than 100,000 because it is a bye-election. If it were a general election, the figure would certainly be much higher,” he added.

The governor urged eligible voters to participate peacefully in the electoral process, assuring residents of adequate security throughout the exercise.

He described Ondo State as one of the safest and most peaceful states in the country and commended security agencies for maintaining law and order during the election.

“I want to encourage everyone to come out and vote. Ondo State is safe, and we are having a peaceful election. Our security agencies are on top of their responsibilities. People should not be afraid, but they should remain vigilant. If you see something, say something,” he said.

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