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Ekiti governorship poll to be used as benchmark for 2027 election credibility – INEC chair <img width="1024" height="577" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/Prof-Joash-Amupitan.jpg?fit=1024%2C577&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/Prof-Joash-Amupitan.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/Prof-Joash-Amupitan.jpg?resize=526%2C296&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/Prof-Joash-Amupitan.jpg?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/Prof-Joash-Amupitan.jpg?resize=750%2C423&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p>Mr Amupitan said the commission has no preferred aspirant or political party in the election, but is in sole alignment with the law and the sovereign will of the Nigerian people.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://w…

Ekiti Poll: INEC nears full result upload as Over 2,000 polling unit ... The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made significant progress in the electronic transmission of results from Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election, with more than four-fifths of polling unit returns already available on its online Result Viewing (IReV) portal. As of 6:41 p.m., election data on the platform showed that 2,048 polling unit results had been uploaded out of the state’s 2,445 polling units, representing approximately 83.7 per cent of the total expected uploads. The development marked a rapid increase in result transmission activity, coming just minutes after the commission had recorded a substantially lower upload rate earlier in the evening. At 6:12 p.m., only 35.5 per cent of the results had appeared on the portal. The steady flow of uploads comes as collation exercises continue across local government areas, with election officials working to reconcile and aggregate results from polling units across the state. The off-cycle governorship election is being keenly watched as incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji seeks a fresh mandate under the platform of the All Progressiv…

MCE demands probe of vote-buying, other alleged irregularities in Ekiti ... MCE demands probe of vote-buying, other alleged irregularities in Ekiti poll By : Ayodele Afolabi , Adewale Momoh Date: 20 June 2026 7:40pm WAT Share : Follow Us on Google Discover Ekiti State Governorship Election Ekiti State Governorship Election The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has commended the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful conduct, resilience and commitment to democratic participation during Saturday’s governorship election, but called for a thorough investigation into allegations of vote-buying and other electoral irregularities reported in parts of the state. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Convener of the group, Wale Okunniyi, praised voters for maintaining peace throughout the exercise despite concerns raised over the conduct of the poll in some locations. While acknowledging that voting proceeded peacefully in many polling units, the group expressed concern over reports and video clips circulating on social media alleging electoral malpractice. According to Okunniyi, allegations of vote-buying and voter inducement in several polling units were particularly troubli…

Ekiti Poll: INEC, Police warn against violence as 13 Parties sign peace ... Ekiti Poll: INEC, Police warn against violence as 13 Parties sign peace pact By : Sodiq Omolaoye Date: 21 May 2026 3:41pm WAT Share : Follow Us on Google Discover 23rd Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu. 23rd Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu. Thirteen political parties contesting the June 20, 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State on Thursday signed a peace accord, pledging commitment to non-violence before, during and after the poll. The agreement, facilitated by the National Peace Committee (NPC) in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), was also attended by security agencies and political stakeholders. Among the signatories was the incumbent governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, who reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining peace in the state, urging supporters to conduct themselves responsibly during the electoral process. Speaking at the event, INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, warned political parties against violence and electoral misconduct, insisting that the peace accord must go beyond ceremonial signing t…

2026 Ekiti Guber Poll: Yiaga Africa Raises Concerns Over INEC Material ... Latest Nigeria News Top News 2026 Ekiti Guber Poll: Yiaga Africa Raises Concerns Over INEC Material Inconsistencies Yiaga Africa has raised concerns over inconsistencies in election materials deployed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the Ekiti State governorship election, warning that the discrepancies could create confusion during voting and collation.... By Ayooluwa Ayobami June 20, 2026 12:26 PM GMT+1 Yiaga Africa has raised concerns over inconsistencies in election materials deployed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the Ekiti State governorship election, warning that the discrepancies could create confusion during voting and collation. The election observation group made the remarks in its preliminary statement on Saturday, noting that 96 per cent of its observers deployed across 250 randomly selected polling units were present at their locations as of 8:30 a.m. to monitor the exercise. According to Yiaga Africa, its preliminary findings revealed significant mismatches between ballot papers, result sheets, and INEC’s official list of candidates. The …

Ekiti 2026 Guber Poll: Results Trickle in as Sorting, Counting of Votes ... SHARE Posts Auto Updates Voters across Ekiti State are filing out to cast their ballots in a highly anticipated off-cycle 2026 governorship poll. This election serves as a critical litmus test for the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) logistics and a major political preview ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. ​The biggest storyline heading into the 2026 Ekiti poll is whether the incumbent governor, Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), can smash a decades-old political pattern. ​Since Nigeria returned to democracy in 1999, no incumbent governor in Ekiti State has ever won back-to-back, consecutive re-elections. Heavyweights like Kayode Fayemi and Ayodele Fayose both served two terms, but their terms were interrupted by losses and comebacks. Oyebanji, who won all 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 2022, is aiming to make history by breaking this anti-incumbency curse. Ekiti voters have shown unprecedented enthusiasm during pre-election preparations: ​Total Registered Voters : 1,059,360 ​Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) Collected : 1,028,929 ​Collection Rate: A staggeri…

EKITI DECIDES: Ekiti guber poll records large voters' turnout - Police Share …As Police Commissioner denies officers’ involvement in electoral malpractice, vote buying Abayomi Shogunle, Police Commissioner in Charge of Ekiti State Governorship Election, has said that the Polling Units and Stations across Ekiti State have seen a “significant and sustained turnout of voters” for the 2026 Governorship election. Speaking to Reporters, Saturday morning, at Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Shogunle said accreditation and voting commenced promptly at 08:30am local time across all the 16 Local Government Areas of the State. “There is a high turnout of voters, which is quite different from what we have witnessed in some previous elections”, Shogunle said, noting that voters had not merely arrived in a brief rush at dawn, but had continued to stream in throughout the morning. He attributed the high numbers to a surge in public trust ahead of the polls. “This confirms the findings of our pre-election assessment, during which voters expressed a high level of confidence in the security arrangements.” The atmosphere across the State was described by authorities as largely…

Ekiti Poll: Sorting, counting of votes commences across polling units Ekiti Poll: Sorting, counting of votes commences across polling units June 20, 2026 Reading time: 1 mins News Sorting and counting of votes ongoing in Ekiti Mustapha USMAN Share Facebook X WhatsApp Linkedin AD-HOC staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have commenced sorting and counting of votes in several polling units across Ekiti State following the conclusion of voting in Saturday’s governorship election. Reports from polling units monitored by The ICIR and CJID showed election officials sorting ballots in the presence of voters, party agents and election observers. At Polling Unit 008, Ward 07, Mary Mount Primary School, Olora-Elemukansi, in Ado Local Government Area, counting commenced shortly before 3 p.m. and was ongoing as of the time of reporting. Similarly, at Polling Unit 006, Ward 11, St. Pius Catholic School in Ikere-Ekiti Local Government Area, election officials began counting votes after polls closed. At Polling Unit 05, Ward 1, in Moba Local Government Area, the Presiding Officer was seen counting votes in full view of voters and party agents who gathered around the poll…

Ekiti Election: Yiaga Africa confirms INEC results, raises concerns over vote buying <img width="2560" height="1920" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/1001220385-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1920&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Time: 10:37 a.m. Polling Unit: 013 Ejigbo, Ayede North Ward/RA: 9 Oye LGA Voters are gathering at this polling unit waiting to cast their votes." style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/1001220385-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/1001220385-scaled.jpg?resize=465%2C349&amp;ssl=1 465w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/1001220385-scaled.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/1001220385-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/1001220385-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtime…

Key data on 2026 Ekiti governorship election - icirnigeria.org Key data on 2026 Ekiti governorship election June 20, 2026 Reading time: Less than 1 mins Elections Map of Ekiti Marcus FATUNMOLE Share Facebook X WhatsApp Linkedin ELIGIBLE voters have gone to the polls today, June 20, to elect the next Governor of Ekiti State. Incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji will slug it out with 11 other contenders for the governorship seat. In this report, The ICIR presents important data for the election, as released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) There are 16 local government areas in Ekiti State and as at 2023, INEC estimated the state’s population to 4,166,374. According to the elctoral umpire, the number of registered voters in the state rose from 987,647 in 2023 to 1,059,360 in 2026. The number of PVCs collected rose from 958,052 in 2023, representing a collection rate of 97.0 per cent, to 1,028,929 in 2026, representing 97.1 per cent of registered voters. Below is the number of registered voters by local government. Ado (189,432);Efon (32,062); Ekiti-East (65,520); Ekiti-West (56,175); Ekiti South-West (65,168); Emure (39,298); Aiyekire (57,771); and Ido-Osi 61,65…

Ekiti Poll: Police vow tight security, peaceful election Ekiti Decides Published By Paul Dada Date 19th June, 2026 Share: Ekiti Poll: Police vow tight security, peaceful election Quick Read The DIG said security operatives must “exhibit the highest level of professionalism, discipline, and respect for the rule of law in the discharge of their duties”. Security agencies have assured residents of Ekiti State that extensive measures have been put in place to guarantee a safe and orderly governorship election on Saturday. The Supervising Deputy Inspector-General of Police for the election, Mustapha Fayoade, gave the assurance during a meeting with police personnel and other security stakeholders in Ado Ekiti on Thursday. According to him, preparations have been completed to secure voters, electoral officials and election materials throughout the electoral process. Fayoade stated that “the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, has put in place robust security arrangements, including adequate deployment of personnel and logistics”. He urged officers assigned to election duties to conduct themselves professionally and uphold the law at all times. The DIG sa…

INEC Uploads 21% Of Ekiti Gov Election Results | Naija News Voters at polling unit in Ekiti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the upload of results from the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election to its Result Viewing Portal. Checks on the portal showed that results from 514 out of 2,445 polling units had been uploaded. The figure represents 21.02 per cent of the polling unit results expected from across the state. Meanwhile, Yiaga Africa has alleged discrepancies between the ballot papers, result sheets, and the list of candidates published by INEC for the election. In a statement by the Chair, 2026 Ekiti Election Observation Mission, Yiaga Africa, Dr Aisha Abdullahi, and its Executive Director, Samson Itodo, the group said the Form EC8A polling unit result sheets provided spaces for 15 political parties, while the ballot papers in circulation carried 19 parties. Yiaga Africa added that INEC’s final list of candidates, updated on its website as of June 18, 2026, showed 14 parties that fielded candidates. The statement read, “Yiaga Africa is observing the Ekiti State governorship election, and our preliminary findings raise serious concerns abou…

INEC uploads 85.32% of Ekiti Governorship Election results on IReV #EkitiDecides Published By Kazeem Ugbodaga Date 20th June, 2026 Share: Oyebanji, Bejide and Oluyede Quick Read Ekiti South West also posted a strong performance with 184 of its 188 polling unit results already available on the portal, while Oye uploaded 175 out of 191 expected results. By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded 85.32 per cent of polling unit results from Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election to its Result Viewing (IReV) portal, as collation of votes continues across the state. Data obtained from the IReV portal showed that as of 7:12 p.m. on Saturday, a total of 2,086 results had been uploaded out of the expected 2,445 polling unit results across the state’s 16 local government areas. The development marks a significant milestone in the electoral process, providing political parties, election observers and members of the public with real-time access to polling unit results as they are transmitted from the field. A breakdown of the uploads indicated substantial progress in most local government areas. Ado-Ekiti Local Government Area, which has the hig…

EkitiDecides2026: INEC uploads results of 2,128 polling units out of ... Add as a preferred source The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded results from 2,128 polling units to its Results Viewing (IReV) portal as collation of votes in the Ekiti State governorship election continues. Checks on the commission’s portal on Saturday at 9 p.m. by Tribune Online indicated that results from the uploaded polling units were available for public viewing, representing 87.03% of the 2,445 polling units across the state’s 16 local government areas. As of the time of filing this report, 317 polling unit results were yet to be uploaded to the portal, while collation of votes continued at various ward and local government collation centres across the state. The governorship election is being contested by candidates of major political parties, including the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other parties. According to the breakdown of results officially released by INEC, the APC is in a clear lead across the 16 local government areas in the state. ALSO READ: Ekiti guber: Accord candidate cas…

Ekiti election preliminary report demonstrates orderly, functional ... Ekiti election preliminary report demonstrates orderly, functional process — KDI By : Ayodele Afolabi Date: 20 June 2026 5:17pm WAT Share : Follow Us on Google Discover Ekiti State Governorship Election Ekiti State Governorship Election One of the civil society organisations monitoring the Ekiti State governorship election, the Impact Development Initiative (KDI), has said preliminary findings from its Election Day Data Room indicate that the poll has so far demonstrated a generally orderly and functional electoral process. Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti, KDI Executive Director, Bukola Idowu , said the election also exposed persistent operational vulnerabilities relating to election-day logistics, the timely arrival of election officials, commencement of polling activities and the performance of election technology. “The evidence suggests that the principal challenge facing election administration in Ekiti has not been the occurrence of isolated major disruptions but the cumulative impact of multiple smaller operational constraints across different parts of the state,” she said. Idowu stated that KDI…

Ekiti governorship poll peaceful, BVAS performance high — EU ... Add as a preferred source The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Election Observation Hub has described the governorship election in Ekiti State as largely peaceful, orderly and inclusive, with early deployment of electoral officials and impressive functionality of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). The EU-backed observers, who said the election was monitored through 598 personnel deployed across the state’s 16 local government areas, noted that while the poll was generally peaceful, incidents of voter inducement, intimidation and isolated violence remained major concerns capable of eroding public confidence in the electoral process. Presenting a joint situational statement in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday, the observation hub said reports from its observers indicated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) achieved significant success in the early deployment of personnel and election materials. According to the group, officials were present in about 75 per cent of sampled polling units by 7:30 a.m., while accreditation and voting commenced by 8:30 a.m. in 69 pe…

Ekiti Poll: INEC identifies 469 polling units as potential flashpoints <img width="1864" height="1287" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/709783104_1412827500870305_5911715596684305422_n-e1781368065234.jpg?fit=1864%2C1287&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/709783104_1412827500870305_5911715596684305422_n-e1781368065234.jpg?w=1864&amp;ssl=1 1864w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/709783104_1412827500870305_5911715596684305422_n-e1781368065234.jpg?resize=505%2C349&amp;ssl=1 505w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/709783104_1412827500870305_5911715596684305422_n-e1781368065234.jpg?resize=1564%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1564w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/709783104_1412827500870305_5911715596684305422_n-e1781368065234.jpg?resize=768%2C530&amp;ssl=1 768w, ht…

Nigeria: INEC Conducts Ekiti Guber Polls, Six Legislative By-Elections, Courts Differ On Parties' 'Deregistration' [Leadership] The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has conducted the governorship election in Ekiti state amid complaints of irregularities.

INEC Uploads Over 800 Ekiti Polling Unit Results Online as Race for ... INEC Uploads Over 800 Ekiti Polling Unit Results Online as Race for Government House Enters Critical Stage By Caroline Ameh June 20, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded more than 800 polling unit results from the Ekiti State governorship election to its Result Viewing Portal (IReV), marking a significant step in the collation process as the race for Government House enters a crucial phase. As of 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, 846 results had been uploaded out of the 2,445 polling unit results expected across the state, representing 34.6 per cent of the total. The online publication of results came shortly after voting ended in many polling units and electoral officials commenced the sorting and counting of ballots. You May Have Missed Ekiti 2026: Commercial motorcyclists, tricyclists defy movement restriction order Ekiti 2026: Observers commend BVAS performance, raise concern over vote buying Head of Service of the Federation Commends Okpebholo’s Developmental Strides in Edo Kidnap Syndicate Kingpin Arrested in Uromi, Suspect’s House Demolished Edo Central Senator, Ikpea lauds Okpebh…