The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that Dr. Mutiu Olaleke Agboke has officially assumed duty as the new Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ondo State. The appointment was confirmed in a statement released on Monday by Adenike Tadese, INEC’s Administrative Secretary in the state. Dr. Agboke succeeds Oluwatoyin Babalola, who has been redeployed to Osun State.
Dr. Agboke is the 21st REC to serve in Ondo State and brings a wealth of experience to the role. A legal practitioner called to the Nigerian Bar in 2006, he is described as a seasoned scholar and election‑management expert. He previously served as a member of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) from 2012 to 2016, and his tenure with INEC includes REC positions in Ondo, Oyo, and Osun States, where he oversaw the 2019 and 2023 general elections.
INEC expressed strong confidence in Dr. Agboke’s ability to uphold electoral integrity, emphasizing his reputation for transparency, professionalism, and fairness. The commission anticipates that his leadership will contribute to the conduct of credible, free, and fair elections in Ondo State. The appointment comes at a critical time as preparations for future electoral cycles intensify across Nigeria, and his extensive background in election administration is expected to play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the electoral process in Ondo State.
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