The election, which was first billed to hold April, was suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission has announced August 22 as the new date to hold local government elections in the state.
On Monday, Mr Dinakin said “since the pandemic has come to stay, the commission under Section 25 of the Electoral Act has the power to determine the date of the election.” “Accreditation and voting start 8 a.m. on that day and closes 3 p.m. to give room for collation. All vehicular movement shall be restricted except those on essential and election duties. Markets and shops shall remain closed within the period.
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