The Ondo State governorship election is scheduled to hold on November 16, 2024, to elect the Governor of the state. The incumbent Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is not eligible to run for re-election, having served two terms in office.
The election is expected to be closely contested, with several candidates from different political parties vying for the position.
The main contenders in the race are:
The election is expected to be a major test for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which has been under fire for its handling of previous elections.
INEC has vowed to conduct a free, fair, and credible election, and has introduced several new measures to improve the electoral process.
The election is also expected to be a major security challenge, as the state has been plagued by violence in recent months.
The security agencies have vowed to provide adequate security for the election, and have deployed a large number of personnel to the state.
The outcome of the election is expected to have a major impact on the politics of the state and the region.
It is also expected to send a strong message about the state of democracy in Nigeria.
The election is expected to be a closely contested race, and the outcome is likely to be decided by a number of factors, including the candidates' popularity, the effectiveness of their campaigns, and the level of voter turnout.
The election is also expected to be a major test for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which has been under fire for its handling of previous elections.
INEC has vowed to conduct a free, fair, and credible election, and has introduced several new measures to improve the electoral process.
The election is also expected to be a major security challenge, as the state has been plagued by violence in recent months.
The security agencies have vowed to provide adequate security for the election, and have deployed a large number of personnel to the state.
The outcome of the election is expected to have a major impact on the politics of the state and the region.
It is also expected to send a strong message about the state of democracy in Nigeria.