Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, and Arise Television have praised the peaceful and orderly conduct of the 2026 governorship election in the state, describing the exercise as a positive reflection of Nigeria’s democratic progress.
- Speaking after casting his vote, Fayemi expressed satisfaction with the electoral process, noting that voters were able to exercise their civic rights in a calm atmosphere. He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, and election officials for ensuring that the poll was conducted without major disruptions.
Fayemi urged residents to remain peaceful throughout the collation and announcement of results, emphasizing the need for all stakeholders to uphold democratic values and respect the will of the electorate.
These monitored the election across various parts of the state, also lauded the generally smooth conduct of the exercise. The broadcaster reported that polling units opened on time in many locations, while election materials and personnel arrived promptly, allowing voting to commence as scheduled.
Although minor logistical challenges were observed in a few areas, the election was largely peaceful, with security personnel maintaining order and voters participating without significant incidents.
Political observers have described the election as an important test of Nigeria’s electoral system, expressing hope that the transparent conduct witnessed in Ekiti would serve as a model for future elections across the country.
The governorship election attracted widespread attention, with citizens, political parties, election observers, and civil society groups closely monitoring the process as votes were counted and results awaited.
