#EkitiDecides2026: Heavy security in Ekiti INEC in Ekiti moves election material, deploys officials

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commenced the distribution of electoral materials and deployment of officials early Friday for the Ekiti governorship election, under a heavy security presence.

At the INEC office in Ado Ekiti, buses were seen loading materials and heading to their assigned areas. The state has 2,445 polling units spread across 177 wards in 16 local government areas. INEC and the police have pledged that voting will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. as per the guidelines.

Security forces took up strategic positions outside the INEC premises and escorted vehicles. Blockades were established on roads leading to the INEC headquarters, with security checks conducted on passing vehicles. Armored personnel carriers and other armed vehicles were stationed at the headquarters' entrance.

Commissioner of Police for the election, Abayomi Shogunle, stated that personnel have been deployed across all wards and local governments to provide adequate security. He assured voters they had nothing to fear, as all necessary measures are in place to protect them and the ballot boxes on election day. No significant unrest has been reported in the lead-up to Saturday's election.

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You have nothing to fear, as all measures have been taken to secure you and the ballots on Saturday.