2027: Every vote will count, people’s will respected — Ondo INEC REC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State has pledged its dedication to ensuring that the 2027 general election is free from fraud and that every legitimate vote is counted. During the commission's senatorial district stakeholders' meetings and voter education drives in Okitipupa, Dr Mutiu Agboke, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, expressed confidence in the electoral process.

Agboke emphasized that INEC is fully committed to upholding the voice of the electorate through a transparent and credible voting system. The commission's recent efforts aimed at voter education, mobilizing stakeholders, and promoting public involvement set the stage for a successful electoral exercise. At a gathering, Dr Agboke encouraged all eligible voters to utilize the nationwide display of the Preliminary Register of Voters and the coordinated collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), which began on October 9, 2026.

He reiterated that eligible individuals in all 203 electoral wards of Ondo State should actively participate in verifying their registration information and acquiring their PVCs if necessary. Additionally, during his visit to the Okitipupa Central Mosque, Dr Agboke joined the Muslim community for Juma'at prayers, urging congregation members to actively engage in the voter registration and PVC collection processes.