…cannot sit in your house or on social media and complain without participating in the electoral process," he added. Despite the restriction of movement imposed by the state police command from midnight of Friday, June 19 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, some commercial activities were observed in parts of the state, wit…

…election is perfect. Delays in the commencement of voting are not entirely new in our electoral process. It is basically a logistics issue," he said. Nwoye noted that INEC was responsible for the distribution of election materials across difficult terrains in the Nsukka axis, adding that he observed the sorting and mov…

…election itself remained peaceful, clarifying that the altercation was unrelated to the electoral process. "This is ordinarily a peaceful community... we are also a peaceful community," he added. He also disclosed that security agencies, including senior police officials, had assured him that investigations were ongoin…

…saying their presence had helped to reassure voters and strengthen confidence in the electoral process. "I must give credit to the security agencies. I have seen the men of the Nigeria Police, NSCDC, and other security outfits manning very important areas. The people have been conducting themselves well, so I am confid…

…however, cautioned against making premature judgments on possible shortcomings in the electoral process, stressing that a comprehensive assessment would only be possible after all elections and by-elections taking place across the country had been concluded. The Senate Leader explained that reports from domestic and in…

…to accept the outcome of the election and allow the state to move beyond the electoral process and focus on governance. He stressed the need for all actors to embrace the will of the people and work collectively towards the continued development and progress of Ekiti State.

…the confrontation, the EFCC officials withdrew from the polling unit, while the electoral process continued peacefully and without any disruption. View this post on Instagram

…of women, persons with disabilities (PWDs) and other vulnerable groups in the electoral process. The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF), one of the organisations within the observation hub, reported that women, who constitute about 51 per cent of the voting population in Ekiti State, participated actively as voters, poll…

…describing them as a violation of democratic values and an embarrassment to the electoral process. In the same vein, the son of the ADC flag bearer, Mr Olumide Bejide, alleged that APC chieftains flooded all polling units in Ilawe with large sums of money, distributing to electorates, saying such acts were against the…

…and transparent throughout the day as eligible voters continue to participate in the electoral process. Voting is expected to continue until the official closing time, after which sorting and counting of ballots will commence in accordance with electoral guidelines.

…had been documented. The PDP candidate further questioned the efficiency of the electoral process, citing the prolonged delay in the arrival of a technical official required to address challenges at the polling unit. Oluyede warned that the situation could prevent eligible voters from exercising their franchise and des…

…order, prevent vote buying and forestall any form of violence capable of disrupting the electoral process. The local government election is being conducted across the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State under the supervision of the Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission, EKSIEC, with voters electing chairmen…

…He urged eligible voters not to be intimidated and to participate peacefully in the electoral process. "I want to encourage everyone to come out and vote. Ondo State is safe, and we are having a peaceful election. "God has been helping us, and our security agencies are fully on the ground and doing their jobs. Ondo is…

…are my catchment areas," he said. The PDP candidate alleged that hoodlums disrupted the electoral process in parts of Obollo Afor, claiming that election materials were carted away. "At Ogwu Obollo, hoodlums came and carted away the election materials. Because they are not popular, they want to disrupt the system. But…

…alleging that the action effectively excluded the party from fully participating in the electoral process. The party maintained that it would not accept what it described as an attempt to disenfranchise its members and supporters. Reaffirming its commitment to the election, the SDP described itself as a credible altern…

…environment. He urged residents to uphold peace and respect the law throughout the electoral process. (NAN) Stay Ahead with Premium Times Follow us on Google News and never miss breaking stories, investigations, and in-depth reporting. on Google

…security architecture has been adopted to ensure a peaceful, credible and hitch-free electoral process. He said that security personnel and operational assets have been strategically deployed across polling units and other identified locations to guarantee the safety of voters, electoral officials, observers, and elect…