Nigeria Election Monitoring
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The Ekiti State governorship election in Nigeria is proceeding peacefully, with officials commending security agencies. Yiaga Africa reports high deployment of materials and security. Governor Sani praised the election's transparency, contrasting with PDP claims of delays and police intimidation, while Governor Oyebanji urged patience amid reports of glitches.
Ekiti election proceeds peacefully, officials commend security agencies
Bunmi Omoseyindemi, the resident electoral commissioner for Ekiti State, has lauded the peaceful and professional conduct of voters and election officials during the state's governorship election. Omoseyindemi described the exercise as largely peaceful, noting the absence of violence and a strong voter turnout. "We never had it so good. You can see that people came out to vote and there was no rep…
Ekiti Election: Yiaga Africa Reports High Deployment of Materials, Security
The election advocacy group Yiaga Africa has reported a robust deployment of essential election materials and security personnel across polling units in the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election. …
Ekiti election transparent, peaceful: Governor Sani amid vote-buying claims
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has lauded the ongoing gubernatorial elections in Ekiti State, describing them as "transparent" and "very peaceful." Governor Sani, who chairs the All Progressives Congr…
Ekiti election: Governor Oyebanji urges patience amid reports of glitches
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has voiced optimism regarding the ongoing #EkitiDecides2026 governorship election, despite reports of technical glitches at some polling units. He appealed to vote…
Ekiti Election: PDP Official Cites Voting Delays, Accuses Police of Intimidation
Concerns over the electoral process in Ekiti, Nigeria, surfaced as a Peoples Democratic Party official highlighted significant delays and alleged intimidation during the #EkitiDecides2026 elections. M…
Ekiti Decides: APC and PDP Vie for Governorship Amidst Election Integrity Warnings
Ekiti State in Nigeria is poised for a crucial gubernatorial election today, with more than 1.02 million registered voters heading to the polls. This contest is expected to significantly shape the sta…