Ekiti Election Concerns
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Observers in Nigeria's Ekiti State have flagged serious issues during the governorship election, including widespread vote-buying and irregularities. Despite these concerns, Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to win a second term, having secured victories across all local government areas as results are announced.
CDD Flags Vote-Buying, Ballot Issues in Ekiti Election
- The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) reported vote-buying, ballot discrepancies, and malfunctioning BVAS devices during the Ekiti State governorship election. - Despite these issues, the election was generally peaceful with early deployment of materials in many areas. - CDD noted inconsistencies in sensitive election materials, with ballot papers listing 19 parties while result sheets …
Ekiti Polls Marred by Vote Buying, Irregularities: Observers Report
- Observers from the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) reported vote buying and irregularities during Ekiti State's governorship election. - The organization documented cases of …
#EkitiDecides2026: How Oyebanji won his re-election
- Governor Biodun Oyebanji secured a second term in office, winning all 16 local government areas in Ekiti State. - The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate defeated his closest rival by over 278…
#EkitiDecides2026: INEC set to declare Oyebanji winner as APC records sweeping victory across 16 LGAs
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is poised to declare Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election. - The APC has se…
#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…
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: Observers Hail BVAS Performance, Raise Alarm Over Vote-Buying
- Observers lauded the performance of Nigeria's Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in the Ekiti gubernatorial election, noting a 96% functionality rate. - The election faced significant integri…
#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 proceeds peacefully, officials commend security agencies
- Ekiti State's Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Bunmi Omoseyindemi, praised the peaceful conduct of the governorship election. - Special provisions were made to ensure the participation of Pers…
#EkitiDecides2026: Suspected hoodlums attack NAN, The Nation reporters in Iyin-Ekiti
- Two Nigerian journalists were attacked by suspected hoodlums in Iyin-Ekiti while monitoring the governorship election. - The attack occurred when operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Comm…
