The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has commenced the training of 204 e- collation staff for the Novernment 26 governorship election in Ondo State.
Mr. Olubunmi Egbeeye, Head of Voters Registration and ICT in the state, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday in Akure that the training was necessary for the conduct of the election.
Egbeeye said the training, which would last for six days, was for all INEC workers in the 18 local government areas of the state.
He added that the training would enhance the staff’s computer knowledge and keep them abreast of vital concepts and terms.
“We want to get our staff acquainted with ICT knowledge and with all the new technology to be used during the gubernatorial election.
But of the 50 governorship aspirants contesting the All Progressives Congress ticket for the November 26 election, only seven have officially notified and also paid the N2 million development levy.
This was disclosed yesterday at the party’s secretariat in Akure when one of the aspirants, Hon. Aderin Adesida, came to the party secretariat in Akure to submit his letter of notification and the development levy.
Others aspirants, who paid the development levy include, Mr. Awodeyi Akinfehinwa (Apata), Senator Ajayi Boroffice, Hon. Bode Ayorinde, Segun Abraham, Bukola Adetula and Paul Akintelure.
According to the rules of conduct of the party, any aspirant who does not pay the development levy before July 25, will not be allowed to participate in the party’s primary election. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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