Officials from the Nigeria Police Force have ordered their operatives stationed at the several polling places for the Ondo governorship election to prevent anyone from entering without permission.
The order was issued by DIG Sylvester Abiodun Alabi, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police responsible for the election, as the state-wide count of votes commenced.
According to a statement released on Saturday by Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi, DIG Alabi executed stringent inspections of polling units and collation centers following the conclusion of voting in order to guarantee the honesty and openness of the electoral process.
All voting materials must be inventoried and counted in a fair and orderly fashion; this is the goal of these inspections.
The integrity of the elections could be jeopardized if “officers are to place strict safety protocols to prevent any potential disruptions or irregularities,” he said.
Additionally, he reaffirmed the dedication of the Force to implementing sufficient security measures to guarantee a fair and free election.
He claims that Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun promised the public, and Ondo State residents in particular, the utmost protection during and after the election.