Mr Makinde had alleged at a campaign rally in Ondo that INEC REC, Toyin Babalola, is an indigene of the state and must be removed.
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The electoral body said Mr Makinde is fond of making such allegations as he did the same in 2020, ahead of the last governorship election in the same state. After their appointment, they are answerable to the electoral commission, according to Section 6 of the Electoral Act . The Electoral Act also said the appointments must be in accordance with the Federal Character Commission Act.
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