Ekiti state election news

Here are some recent news updates on the Ekiti State election:

Ekiti Gubernatorial Election:

• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed June 18, 2022, for the conduct of the Ekiti State gubernatorial election.
• The election is expected to be a keenly contested one, with several candidates vying for the governorship seat.
• The main contenders are the incumbent Governor, Kayode Fayemi, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Bisi Kolawole.

Recent Developments:

• The APC has accused the PDP of planning to rig the election, and has called on INEC to ensure a free and fair poll.
• The PDP has denied the allegations, and has accused the APC of trying to intimidate its supporters.
• The election is expected to be a test of the popularity of the two main parties in the state.

Security Arrangements:

• The Ekiti State Government has announced that it has made adequate security arrangements to ensure a peaceful election.
• The Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies have been deployed to the state to maintain law and order.
• The government has also set up a joint security committee to monitor the election and prevent any form of violence.

Campaign Trail:

• The campaign trail has been intense, with both parties engaging in door-to-door campaigns and rallies across the state.
• The APC has been focusing on its achievements in the state, including the construction of roads and provision of infrastructure.
• The PDP has been criticizing the APC for its alleged mismanagement of the state's resources and poor governance.

Polling Units:

• INEC has announced that there are 2,445 polling units in Ekiti State, with 1,143,061 registered voters.
• The commission has also announced that it will be using the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) to conduct the election.

Election Observers:

• The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has announced that it will be observing the election in Ekiti State.
• The mission will be led by a former President of the European Parliament, Antonio Tajani.
• The EU EOM has expressed its commitment to ensuring that the election is free, fair, and transparent.

These are some of the recent news updates on the Ekiti State gubernatorial election. The election is expected to be a closely contested one, and the outcome is likely to have significant implications for the state and the country.