The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu said the commission has accredited 111 domestic and international organisations that would deploy 3,554 observers for the election.

Prof Yakubu who disclosed this yesterday at a stakeholders meeting added: We have also accredited over 100 radio, television, newspaper and online media organisations deploying about 700 personnel, including 129 female journalists, the largest number for any off-cycle governorship election in Nigeria. “

The chairman said about 2,053,061 registered voters will participate in next week’s governorship election in Ondo State.

He enjoined all those involved in the electoral and democratic process in the state to work closely with the commission to deliver a peaceful and credible election.

The Nation