Ekiti Governorship Election
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Ekiti State Police will restrict movement on Saturday for the governorship election, exempting exam candidates. Fourteen candidates are vying for the seat, with the Accord Party denying its candidate stepped down for the PDP. The EU and Nigerian civil society groups have launched an election monitoring hub for the polls.
Ekiti election: Police restrict movement on Saturday, exempt exam candidates
- Ekiti State Police Command has restricted vehicular movement on Saturday, June 20, 2026, for the governorship election. - The restriction applies to inter-state and intra-state travel from 12 AM to 6 PM to ensure a violence-free election. - Essential service providers, accredited media, and observers are exempted, but must carry identification.
#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 p…
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 - The party chairman stated Falegan remains in the race and has not withdrawn …
