INEC Distributes Sensitive Materials for Ondo South By‑Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State has distributed sensitive electoral materials in preparation for the upcoming bye‑election in the Ondo South Senatorial District.

Olayinka Ogunseye, Head of the Department of Voter Education and Publicity, said the distribution took place at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Akure on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

The Commission informed political parties, party representatives, security agencies, accredited observers, members of civil society organisations and the general public about the exercise.

Members of the press and accredited media organisations were also invited to cover the event.

INEC explained that the exercise was part of the preparations for the bye‑election across the six local government areas that comprise the Ondo South Senatorial District.

The Commission emphasised that the process was conducted openly to ensure transparency and public confidence in the electoral process.

The statement added that “the Commission, under the leadership of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke, remained committed to promoting public engagement in all its activities.”

“INEC Ondo State remains steadfastly committed to fostering robust public engagement across all activities of the Commission, thereby enhancing transparency, participation and public awareness,” the Commission said.

Reaffirming its commitment to a credible election, Resident Electoral Commissioner Dr Agboke stated that “nothing will determine the winner of any election in Ondo State other than the votes of the people.”