Ekiti State Election Concerns
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Civil society groups and the European Union are launching election monitoring hubs for the Ekiti governorship election, raising alarms about vote buying and journalist safety. The Accord Party denied its candidate stepped down for the PDP, while the ADC presented its flag to its candidate.
#EkitiDecides2026: 14 Candidates Vie for Governorship Seat
- Fourteen candidates are vying for the Ekiti governorship seat in the upcoming #EkitiDecides2026 elections. - The field includes former aspirants, professionals, businessmen, diplomats, and younger politicians. - These candidates aim to challenge Governor Oyebanji's re-election bid and break the dominance of major parties.
Anxiety as 37 candidates battle for 7 seats in Ekiti, Enugu, River, Kano, others
- Thirty-seven candidates are competing for seven seats in upcoming elections across Ekiti, Enugu, River, Kano, and other states. - Political parties and candidates have concluded their campaigns, and…
EU, Nigerian CSOs launch election monitoring hub for Ekiti polls
- The European Union and Nigerian civil society groups launched a joint election observation hub for the Ekiti governorship election. - The initiative aims to strengthen electoral transparency and pub…
#EkitiDecides2026: Accord denies governorship candidate stepped down for PDP
- The Accord Party in Ekiti State denies its governorship candidate, Opeyemi Falegan, stepped down for the PDP candidate. - The party chairman stated Falegan remains in the race and has not withdrawn …
Ekiti poll faces vote buying, journalist safety alarms from civil society
- Civil society groups Yiaga Africa and IPC have raised concerns about the upcoming Ekiti State governorship election. - Key issues include vote buying, the safety of journalists, and the inclusion of…
