The ongoing governorship election in Ondo state witnessed large number of voters in Akure, the state capital.
Similarly, in Owo, home town of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu who is the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), residents of the town trooped out in their large number to exercise their franchise, The SUN reported.
Indeed, residents of Owo defiled the early morning downpour to participate in the election exercise.
Rain had started in Owo as early as 7.00am, but the residents of the town moved to various polling centres notwithstanding the rain.
The election which commenced at 8.00am in many of the polling centres in the state was without respect for COVID 19 protocol as many prospective voters did not use face mask.
At Ijebu-Owo unit 06, ward 2 where Governor Akeredolu is expected to vote, voting started at 8.00am and all election materials functioned properly.