The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is confident that electoral reforms in Ondo State will advance under the leadership of Dr. Mutiu Olaleke Agboke, the newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC). Dr. Agboke took office on Monday, April 20, 2026, marking a new chapter in INEC’s administration of elections in the state.
In a statement issued by INEC Ondo State Administrative Secretary Tadese Adenike, the commission highlighted Dr. Agboke’s extensive background in election management and legal practice, describing him as a seasoned professional with a proven track record. Hailing from Abeokuta in Ogun State, he was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2006 and served with the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission from 2012 to 2016. His experience also includes overseeing the conduct of the 2019 and 2023 general elections in Ondo, Oyo, and Osun states.
The commission emphasized that Dr. Agboke’s reputation for “integrity, transparency, and professionalism” is expected to strengthen public trust and ensure the delivery of credible, free, and fair elections in Ondo State. With a career spanning both legal practice and electoral administration, his appointment is seen as a strategic move by INEC to reinforce its commitment to electoral integrity and reform in Nigeria’s democratic process.
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