Ahead of the governorship election in Ondo State, the Ondo jetty market has witnessed a surge in trading activities. Despite the heightened political atmosphere, traders and buyers have continued to engage in brisk business, showcasing the resilience of the local economy.
The election, which is scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024, has seen various candidates and political parties making their final pushes to garner support from the electorate. However, the daily life of the people, including trading activities, has not been significantly disrupted.
According to reports, the market at Ondo jetty remains bustling with activity, with traders selling a variety of goods including food items, clothing, and other essential commodities. This continued economic activity underscores the importance of the market in the daily lives of the people of Ondo State.
In addition to the market activities, the election has also seen significant preparations from security agencies and election observers. The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the restriction of all vehicular movements on election day to ensure a peaceful and orderly voting process[1].
Yiaga Africa, an election observation group, has also been monitoring the situation and has predicted a low voter turnout despite the high number of registered voters who have collected their permanent voter cards. The group has also reported instances of voter inducement during campaign activities by both the APC and PDP[1].
