The primary committee chairman, Yahaya Bello, who is the governor of Kogi State, said the exercise 'should be completed before 12 midnight.'
Related NewsThe primary committee chairman, Yahaya Bello, who is the governor of Kogi State, said the exercise “should be completed before 12 midnight.”
Mr Bello said this while addressing journalists at the commencement of the poll. He also stressed that all aspirants have been given sufficient notice and they should be expected.“We had an interaction with all aspirants and leaders of our great party in Ondo State yesterday evening. Our interactive session was smooth. So, we are all prepared for this election. After the interactive session, nobody objected to the conduct of this election.
“Aspirants have received enough notification. They are expected to be here. All agents are also expected to be here. Since we arrived here, we have inspected this venue of the election including the accreditation area in this dome. Ballot papers are sealed.”PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported the withdrawal of four aspirants. They reportedly said they withdrew from the race to move the party forward. They declared support for Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
Already, Mr Akeredolu, Mr Kekemeke, Mr Iji and Mr Oke have arrived at the venue. As of the time of this report, the election was going on peacefully, PREMIUM TIMES learnt.
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