INEC assures readiness for Ekiti governorship election

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it is afloat prepared for the Ekiti State governorship predetermination scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, noting that broad measures are successful spot to guarantee a credible, transparent, and peaceful exercise.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner successful Ekiti State, Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi, disclosed this connected Monday during a property briefing connected the Commission’s level of preparedness.

He assured voters and stakeholders that each captious aspects of the predetermination person been adequately addressed.

Omoseyindemi said INEC had made “substantial progress” successful enactment with its timetable, noting that the last registry of voters is being compiled and volition soon beryllium displayed for nationalist scrutiny and made disposable to governmental parties.

He added that the docket for the postulation of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) would beryllium announced shortly, urging registered voters to prime up their cards erstwhile organisation begins, stressing that “no PVC, nary voting.”

On staffing, the REC revealed that recruitment and screening of ad-hoc unit are ongoing, with grooming to commence instantly aft the process. According to him, the grooming volition screen electoral procedures, including the usage of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and effect absorption protocols.

He further stated th...