Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa accused the Peoples Democratic Party of withdrawing from Saturday's local government elections because they feared defeat. The governor characterized the opposition party's withdrawal as an act of cowardice. PDP officials had previously announced their departure from the electoral process, citing concerns about the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission's credibility. Aiyedatiwa made these statements after casting his ballot at polling unit 5, Ward 4, within Ilaje Local Council Area.
The governor praised ODIEC for conducting the election smoothly and efficiently. He expressed confusion about PDP's decision to abandon the race after participating throughout the preparation process. Aiyedatiwa noted that the electoral commission had properly released the election timetable and followed established procedures. He suggested that fear of electoral defeat motivated the party's sudden withdrawal from the competition.
The governor praised ODIEC for conducting the election smoothly and efficiently. He expressed confusion about PDP's decision to abandon the race after participating throughout the preparation process. Aiyedatiwa noted that the electoral commission had properly released the election timetable and followed established procedures. He suggested that fear of electoral defeat motivated the party's sudden withdrawal from the competition.
