Observers and journalists report incidents of vote inducement and electoral malpractice at some polling units in the ongoing Ekiti governorship election.
Yiaga Africa said most polling units had essential voting materials and security presence by noon, although gaps remained in the deployment of some disability-related election materials.
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…He expressed deep concern over security failures, alleging that thugs were being deployed to scare away some SDP loyalists. "Our people must be allowed to vote without a gun or a thug over their shoulders," he said. "It is shameful. They have impoverished our people for years, and now they want to buy your future for a…
…EU-backed observers described the overall atmosphere as calm and peaceful, noting the deployment of between five and 10 security personnel to each of the state's 2,442 polling units. The mission said voting proceeded without significant disruption, large-scale violence or major operational failures in most parts of the…
…covered or defaced number plates, unauthorised display of foreign number plates, and replacement of approved registration plates with manufacturer logos or other unauthorised inscriptions." The Command reiterates that the enforcement is a proactive security measure to prevent criminal elements from exploiting improperl…
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…armed men attempted to abduct farmers working on their farms. Danja said troops rapidly deployed to the area after receiving a distress call and tracked the terrorists along their escape route. "The aggressive pursuit led to the successful rescue of five kidnapped farmers, who were reunited with their families," he add…
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…he considered the contest largely unchallenged. He also noted that security personnel deployed for the election were more friendly and relaxed compared to previous elections in the state. Similarly, a tricycle operator, Mr Moses Ajibade, acknowledged awareness of the police directive restricting movement but said econo…
…EFCC, the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, and the Amotekun Corps were on Saturday deployed to the polling unit where Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, was expected to cast his vote. Officials of the three security agencies arrived at the polling centre at about the same time, suggesting a coordinated security op…
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…Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and other paramilitary agencies were deployed to polling units and strategic locations across the council area as early as 7:00 a.m. The operatives were seen at strategic locations and around polling units, while vehicular movement remained largely restricted in complian…
…more than an hour after polling commenced. Oluyede accused security operatives deployed to the area of intimidating voters, claiming some of them were operating in unofficial vehicles. He said he had documented the alleged incidents and would make the evidence available at an appropriate time. “I feel very unfortunate…
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…farmers working on their farmlands. Upon receiving the distress call, troops rapidly deployed to the community and pursued the attackers along their escape route. The aggressive pursuit compelled the terrorists to release their captives, leading to the successful rescue of five farmers who were subsequently reunited wi…