Ekiti elders seek peaceful, credible election

Ekiti elders have called for peace and credibility in the upcoming governorship election, urging all stakeholders to prioritize the state's development. The Ekiti Council of Elders, in a statement signed by its President, Prof Joseph Oluwasanmi, Secretary Elder Niyi Ajibulu, and Public Relations Officer Dr Bayo Orire, congratulated the people of the state on preparing to elect a new governor.

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We want development in the state; peace is a necessary condition for development. So, we advise the parties, candidates and supporters to eschew violence, conduct their activities peacefully and let peace reign in the state.

The elders addressed the 15 governorship candidates and their running mates, encouraging them to uphold peace before, during, and after the election. "We want development in the state; peace is a necessary condition for development," the council stated, advising parties, candidates, and supporters to eschew violence and ensure peace prevails.

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The election is meant to bring development to the state and its people; we should not allow it to divide us.

They also urged residents to exercise their civic duty peacefully on June 20. The council commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for its preparations, urging the body to ensure a credible, free, fair, transparent, and acceptable election. Additionally, they called on security agencies to guarantee adequate security for lives and property throughout the electoral period.

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We commend the Independent National Electoral Commission for the preparations made so far. We urge the electoral body to match words with action by ensuring the conduct of a credible, free, fair, transparent and acceptable election.