Police commend peaceful conduct of Ekiti election

The Nigeria Police Force has lauded the conduct of the Ekiti State governorship election, characterizing it as peaceful, orderly, and largely free from significant security issues. In a statement released on its official X account on Sunday, the police extended their appreciation to voters, election officials, political stakeholders, and security operatives for their roles in ensuring a smooth electoral process across the state.

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“The Nigeria Police Force appreciates the people of Ekiti State for their cooperation, peaceful conduct, and commitment to democracy throughout the electoral process,”

The Force emphasized that the collective efforts of all involved parties were instrumental in maintaining peace and public order throughout the election. "The Nigeria Police Force appreciates the people of Ekiti State for their cooperation, peaceful conduct, and commitment to democracy throughout the electoral process," the statement read. The police also specifically acknowledged the contributions of election officials, stakeholders, and the security personnel deployed throughout Ekiti.

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“We also commend election officials, stakeholders, and security personnel whose efforts contributed to maintaining peace and public order,”

This commendation comes after the conclusion of the Ekiti governorship election and the subsequent declaration of a winner. Various stakeholders are continuing to assess the overall conduct of the poll. The police used the opportunity to urge citizens to persist in embracing peaceful democratic participation and lawful conduct during and after elections, concluding with a message of thanks for choosing peace.

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“Thank you for choosing peace,”