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The Ondo state Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has declared Friday, November 15, a work-free day for civil servants ahead of the governorship election in the state.
This was made known in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 13 by Permanent Secretary, Office of the Head of Service, Ondo State, Femi Ayodele.
The Permanent Secretary, explained that the holiday will help eligible citizens have ample opportunity to travel to their various polling units across the 18 LGA of the state without work obligations.
Ayodele, therefore, ordered Accounting Officers to disseminate the content of the circular to staff of their respective Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
This step is part of efforts to encourage widespread voter turnout and a smooth electoral process. Legit.ng reports that the governor of a Nigerian state is elected using a modified two-round system.
To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive the plurality of the vote and over 25% of the vote in at least two-thirds of state local government areas (LGAs).
Recall that Ondo governorship election is scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024.
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