The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commenced the distribution of electoral materials to Registration Area Centres (RACs) for the Ekiti governorship election early on Friday, accompanied by a heavy security presence.
Distribution process begins at INEC office
At the INEC office in Ado Ekiti Local Government Area headquarters, buses were observed loading materials and departing to their respective areas of assignment. The state has 2,445 polling units spread across 177 wards in 16 local government areas.
Security measures in place
Security operatives took strategic positions outside the INEC premises, while others escorted the vehicles to the RACs. At the Ekiti State INEC headquarters, blockades were mounted along the road, and security checks were conducted on passing vehicles. Several Armoured Personnel Carriers and other armed vehicles were positioned at the entrance.
Commissioner of Police in charge of the election, Abayomi Shogunle, stated that police have heavily deployed personnel across all wards and local governments to provide adequate security. He assured voters that all measures had been taken to secure them and the ballots on Saturday.
Election timeline and current situation
INEC and the police promised that voting would begin at 8:30 a.m. as stipulated in the guidelines. So far, no reports of disquiet from political activities have been recorded ahead of the election.
