- Vote-Buying Allegations: Political parties in Ondo State are allegedly planning to buy votes, with some parties setting aside N5,000 to N20,000 per vote.
- Last-Minute Alliances: About eight smaller parties are expected to align with the All Progressives Congress (APC) or Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before the election.
- INEC Preparation: The Independent National Electoral Commission will deploy sensitive materials to the 18 Local Government Areas of the state on Thursday.
With only four days left until the Ondo State governorship election, political parties are intensifying their strategies to emerge victorious. Allegations of vote-buying have surfaced, with reports suggesting that some parties have earmarked N20,000 per voter. This tactic is particularly targeted at areas where parties perceive themselves as unpopular.
Additionally, there are indications that smaller parties will form alliances with either the APC or PDP. About eight parties are expected to join forces with the two major parties, with announcements expected within the next 72 hours. This move is seen as a bid to boost vote numbers and potentially secure monetary gains.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed its readiness for the election, with plans to deploy sensitive materials to the 18 Local Government Areas of the state on Thursday.
Parties Cleared for the Election:
- All Progressives Congress (APC)
- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
- Accord Party
- Action Alliance
- African Action Congress
- African Democratic Congress
- African Democratic Party
- All Progressives Grand Alliance
- Allied Peoples Movement
- Action Peoples Party
- Labour Party
- New Nigeria Peoples Party
- National Rescue Movement
- Peoples Redemption Party
- Social Democratic Party
- Youth Party
- Young Progressives Party
- Zenith Labour Party
