APC commences Ondo governorship primary amidst tight security

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced its primary election in Ondo State for the Nov. 26 governorship poll, amidst tight security and peaceful environment.

The election commenced at 12:15 p.m after the accreditation, which started at 7 a.m ended.

The APC has 24 governorship aspirants and 3,000 delegates participating in the primary election.

The APC Primary Election Committee was chaired by the Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar.

Abubakar urged the delegates to be orderly and stressed the need to end the process on time and peacefully.

INEC officials and the party chieftains were all present at the primary election with security personnel provided by the Nigeria Police Force and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

Some of the aspirants such as Mr Olusola Oke, Sen. Ajayi Boroffice, Victor Olabimtan and the only female aspirant, Mrs Olajumoke Anifowose-Ajasin and others were present at the venue.