Mr Jonathan praised the late Jitoboh’s dedicated service to him and Nigeria.
The statistics from INEC also revealed that 42 per cent of the voters are youth between 18 and 34, while those aged 35 to 49 represent 40 per cent.
Mr Sokari-Pedro gave the warning when he addressed election stakeholders and senior police officers deployed for the polls.
“We must tell ourselves the bitter truth. The nobleness of our profession is fast eroding.”
The traditional ruler said he has been “sleeping in my Toyota Sienna for two weeks since the flood ravaged the palace.”
The 16-year-old was swimming with his playmates in the rising water when the flood pushed him into a deep canal in the area.
