CDD War Room received a claim via the CheckbyMeedan tool, which states that the Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Oluwatoyin Babalola, has been sacked ahead of the 2024 gubernatorial election. This claim follows controversies surrounding her state of origin, with members of the opposition calling for her resignation ahead of the polls.
Claim: Ondo REC, Oluwatoyin Babalola, has been sacked ahead of the 2024 guber polls.
Verification
We found no credible reports stating that the Ondo State REC, Oluwatoyin Babalola, has been relieved of her duties. A recent statement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which provided updates on the final preparations for the election, confirms that Oluwatoyin Babalola remains the REC.
Verdict: FALSE
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