…violence, intimidation, hate speech and other actions capable of undermining the electoral process,” Babalola said. She appealed to the monarch to encourage political stakeholders to uphold peace before, during and after the election. “We respectfully solicit Your Imperial Majesty’s intervention in encouraging all stak…

…for concern, maintaining that the party remains committed to participating fully in the electoral process. He expressed optimism that the party's candidates would ultimately be on the ballot and said preparations for the elections would continue uninterrupted despite the ongoing legal challenge. He further said that th…

…parties could undermine public confidence in the country's democratic institutions and electoral process. According to the ADC, the controversy surrounding the NDC extends beyond one political party and raises broader concerns about political pluralism and constitutional democracy. "The cumulative effect of these attac…

…contributing to research, public understanding and evidence-based conversations around electoral processes. Speaking during the visit, the Head of Governance, Peace, and Migration Section at the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Reuben Alba Aguilera, said the European Union's support for the initiative r…

…efforts by political parties and election officials to uphold the integrity of the electoral process. While commending the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful participation in the election, the association said concerns over vote-buying, voter inducement, technical glitches and isolated cases of electoral malpract…

…Commission (INEC), security agencies and other stakeholders for ensuring a credible electoral process. He expressed optimism that Oyebanji's second term would further drive infrastructural development, economic growth, youth empowerment and social progress in the state. "I heartily congratulate my dear brother, Governo…

…officials to take immediate steps to secure all technology-related aspects of the electoral process against fraud and unauthorised interference. He called for rigorous verification of the voters’ register, the proper functioning of card readers, and stronger safeguards to prevent unauthorised access to electoral data.…

…and other stakeholders for what it described as a professional and well-conducted electoral process. The party further praised residents of Ekiti State for their peaceful conduct and active participation during the election, noting their continued support for the APC and its progressive agenda. APC expressed optimism t…

…the Ondo South Senatorial bye-election, commending voters for their participation in the electoral process. In a statement on Sunday, the governor said Oyebanji's re-election reflected the confidence Ekiti people have in his "purposeful leadership and people-oriented policies." He said the renewed mandate was a confirm…

…System (BVAS) devices, a situation it said undermined the credibility of the electoral process. The party also alleged incidents of result manipulation and mutilation in favour of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), though it did not provide specific evidence to support the claim. Citing the alleged i…

…by political interests in the state. He warned that any attempt to compromise the electoral process could have serious consequences, urging the electoral umpire to ensure a free, fair and credible election. "If the election is rigged, the INEC chairman will be made to suffer for it and those who pushed him into it will…

…for the 2027 elections, noting that lessons from the poll would help improve future electoral processes. Rivers State In Rivers State, the PDP retained the Rivers South-East Senatorial District seat as former senator, Olaka Nwogu, emerged victorious with 47,961 votes. The Returning Officer, Rosemary Ogu, announced that…

…of Ekiti State for their peaceful conduct and enthusiastic participation throughout the electoral process. We remain exceedingly grateful for their steadfast support and endorsement of our great party, its policies and progressive ideals. "We are confident that Governor Oyebanji's second term will deliver more developm…

…he said. Folorunso accused the state government of undermining the integrity of the electoral process. "Reports of vote-buying have emerged from every polling unit across Ekiti State, with citizens being offered money in exchange for their votes. This is not just an affront to the democratic process; it is an insult to…

…arising from the Bimodal Voters Accreditation System in order to ensure a smooth electoral process. The Head of Department, Voter Education in INEC, Rivers State, Geraldine Ekelemo, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen during an inspection tour of some participating LGAs in the Senatorial District alongside the I…

…political manipulation to secure victory. According to him, public confidence in the electoral process would improve if election disputes were determined based on the substance of complaints rather than technical legal considerations. The by-election was conducted to fill the vacant Nasarawa North Senatorial seat follo…

…and for demonstrating their faith in democracy through their active participation in the electoral process. He equally thanked the national and state leadership of APC for providing a vibrant platform and much-needed support that contributed the victory. Oyebanji's re-election will sustain Ekiti development, unity - Se…

…observers, and the media for a "peaceful, credible, transparent, and successful electoral process" that reinforced public confidence in democratic institutions. He urged opposition parties and candidates to embrace statesmanship and work with the re-elected governor, adding that "democracy flourishes best when election…

…Ikpeme that are ready to deliver judgments which have the potentials to derail the electoral process. We just saw one who disregarded a subsisting Court of Appeal ruling because he already had a predetermined decision that counters that of a higher court. In 1993, when Justice Ikpeme placed the conduct of the June 12 e…

…widespread public concern and threatens to undermine confidence in the integrity of the electoral process. "Silence or inaction by relevant authorities, particularly the Independent National Electoral Commission, could further erode public trust in Nigeria's democracy," Convener of the group, Wale Okunniyi said. There…

…they are heeded - for many critical sectors of our society: To everyone involved in the electoral process, he said "Democracy fails when citizens doubt the process"; and to our JAPA youths, he counselled that "Every great nation was built by those who stayed to solve problems, not by those who abandoned ship". He salut…

…to the IReV portal in line with its commitment to transparency and accountability in the electoral process. Political parties and election observers are expected to continue monitoring the portal as the commission concludes the collation and announcement of the official results of the election.

…papers and result sheets. The hub also reported strong participation by women in the electoral process, noting that women served as polling officials, party agents and voters, while Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) participated actively with minimal accessibility challenges. It noted the isolated incidences, including…

…under his constituency to sensitise residents on the importance of participating in the electoral process and supporting the governor’s re-election. Akinlayo revealed that as part of efforts to mobilise supporters and alleviate economic hardship, he distributed food items to residents across the three local government…

…election to refrain from voter inducement and uphold democratic values throughout the electoral process. The groups warned political actors against the weaponisation of poverty through vote buying, insisting that the electorate should be allowed to make their choices freely without coercion or financial inducements. Th…