The PUNCH had earlier reported that INEC said the fire destroyed some 5,000 card readers meant to be used for the forthcoming October 10 governorship election in the state. Reacting in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Eniola Olurotimi, ADC expressed shock over the incident, insisting that INEC must ensure the provision of another card readers. The statement partly read, “It was reported that the fire outbreak led to the destruction of smart card readers. The ADC as a party considers this very dramatic and an act of arson. “We hereby demand that INEC allow a just, free, fair and credible process in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State and avoid been used by the ruling party.”

Source: Punch September 12, 2020 12:22 UTC