Ondo Guber: [PICTORIAL] PDP Candidate Ajayi Vote, Expresses Concerns Over Malfunctiong BVAS Machines, Military Personnel

Abiola Olawale
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By Abiola Olawale 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Agboola Ajayi, has cast his vote in the ongoing Ondo State governorship election.

He voted at Polling Unit 004, Apoi Ward 2, Kiribo, in the Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Addressing the press after casting his votes, Ajayi expressed dissatisfaction with the election process.

According to him, there is reports of delay in the exercise, warning that delays could compromise the election.

He stated: “The BVAS devices are not working. Although the election is peaceful to some extent, I have concerns. Why are security personnel stationed so close to my polling unit? They are intimidating voters. The distance between voters and military officers is uncomfortably close.”

 

The New Diplomat reports that Ajayi is jostling with Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) among other 15 candidates to win the ongoing Ondo State governorship election.

Earlier, Aiyedatiwa voted at his polling unit.

The governor arrived at Igbo Ward 4, Obenla community, in Ilaje Local Government Area at 8:46 am, accompanied by his security aides.

He completed the voting process at 8:48 am.

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