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.
#EkitiDecides2026: Oyebanji Extends Lead as INEC Announces More Results
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 10 announced local government areas in the Ekiti State governorship election. - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is continuing the collation of results from the state's 16 LGAs. - While the election was largely peaceful, concerns about vote-buying and procedural irregularities were raised by observers.
INEC Uploads 34.6% of Ekiti Election Results to IReV Portal
- Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started uploading Ekiti State governorship election results to its portal. - As of Saturday evening, 34.60% of polling unit results (84…
#EkitiDecides2026: Fayemi, Arise speak on voting process
- Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi praised the state's governorship election as seamless and efficient. - He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its effective h…
Ekiti Election: Police Link Isan Unrest to Football Match, Not Polls
- Nigerian police dismissed claims that unrest in Isan Ekiti was linked to the governorship election. - The police stated the disturbance resulted from a disagreement following a football match. - Des…
Ekiti election sees low turnout amid BVAS challenges for elderly voters
- Low voter turnout characterized the governorship election in Ilawe-Ekiti, Nigeria, with some residents engaged in commercial activities or chores. - Challenges with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation S…
