Tension as Ondo goes to poll today

…. One Allegedly Killed, Properties Destroyed In Owo

There was palpable tension in Ondo State yesterday as residents prepare to exercise their franchise to elect the next governor of the state. All public institutions and banks were closed while the state government declared public holiday for the students and civil servants to prepare for the election, The Guardian reports.

Tinubu, 3 South-west APC Govs Absent as Buhari Launches Party’s Campaign in Ondo

• President says APC primary process transparent
• PDP factions bicker over governorship election date
• Candidates make last minute pitches

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday led other leaders of his All Progressives Congress to the grand finale of the party’s governorship election campaign rally in Akure, the Ondo State capital, in a final effort to seek support for the APC candidate in the November 26 election in the state, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu SAN.