Sensitive materials for the Ondo governorship election scheduled for November 16 will arrive in Akure by Tuesday, November 12, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). At a pre-election briefing held in Akure, INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu confirmed the arrangements, noting that all election-sensitive materials, including ballots and result sheets, would be delivered to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Akure branch early next week.

In his address, Yakubu emphasized that INEC is dedicated to ensuring a transparent and well-organized election, announcing that political party representatives and other stakeholders will inspect the materials prior to their distribution to local governments and wards across Ondo State.

“We have arranged for the delivery of sensitive materials for the election to arrive as early as Tuesday next week,” Yakubu stated. “Political parties and other stakeholders will be invited to inspect the materials at the Central Bank here in Akure. This inspection will continue as the materials move to local governments and ward centers.”

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Yakubu highlighted INEC’s logistical efforts, which include land and maritime transport to ensure access to polling units across Ondo State, even in remote areas. INEC has also coordinated with security agencies to protect both the materials and personnel, reinforcing its commitment to a safe and secure election environment.

INEC’s preparations also include testing its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in select areas to ensure a smooth accreditation process on election day. The agency has assured the public of its readiness to conduct a fair and transparent election in Ondo State, with all final preparations underway.