INEC begins distributing Ekiti election materials as police promise security

Summary

INEC has begun distributing sensitive materials for the Ekiti governorship election, while police officials say security arrangements are in place across polling units, collation centres, and election facilities.

Highlights

• Sensitive materials were distributed from the CBN branch in Ado Ekiti.
• The governorship election is scheduled across Ekiti’s 16 local government areas.
• INEC started with local government areas farthest from the state capital.
• Police said movement restrictions would be enforced on election day.
• Yiaga Africa warned political parties and candidates against vote buying.