Mimiko, who cast his vote at Yaba, Unit 20, Ward 7, Ondo West Local Government Area, on election day, addressed concerns about potential interference from the federal government.
His words:
Mimiko, the younger brother of former Governor Olusegun Mimiko, emphasized the importance of fair leadership, highlighting that the current administrationâs failure to effectively translate national visions into local development was one of the key reasons for his candidacy.
Despite the heightened political tension as the election draws closer, Mimiko remained optimistic about the outcome, crediting the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for the smooth conduct of the election thus far.
He expressed hope that the results would favor his party and bring about the desired change in Ondo State.
While Mimiko maintained a positive outlook, some voters expressed frustration with the election process.
Mr. Olu Akinbodun, an 85-year-old octogenarian, voiced his displeasure over the delayed arrival of electoral officials at his polling unit.
Akinbodun, who had been waiting for hours for the polling officials to arrive, stressed the importance of punctuality in ensuring a smooth electoral process and encouraging voter participation.
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the ongoing election cast his vote on Saturday morning, November 16.
The governor arrived at his Igbo Ward 4, Obenla community in the Ilaje local government area of the state at about 9 a.m. on Saturday and cast his vote at about 9 minutes past 9.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
