We don’t have any challenges. If it rains, we have raincoats; we have distributed them to our polling officers and assistant polling officers. We have 125 polling units. The vehicles are ready to convey our staff.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deployed election materials and personnel across Ekiti State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Officials of the commission expressed confidence in their readiness for the poll, assuring election observers and voters that preparations are progressing smoothly.

The deployment of sensitive and non-sensitive election materials has been completed in Ikere, Ise-Orun, and Emure Local Government Areas. Officials at Ikere, Ise-Orun, and Emure have assured that both types of materials have been sent to their respective local government areas.

The Ekiti State Electoral INEC Commissioner, Bunmi Omosehindemi, was part of the pre-election assessment visit conducted alongside officials of Yiaga Africa in Ikere, Ise-Orun, Oye, and Emure Local Government Areas. The official visits were aimed at assessing the level of preparedness and the status of election logistics ahead of the poll.

According to officials at Ikere, arrangements for the election are on track. Electoral Officer Susan Ibikunle said the commission doesn’t have any challenges, adding that they have distributed raincoats to polling officers and assistant polling officers to mitigate any impact of rain during the poll.

In Emure, Omobolanle Gbadebo, also assured that the commission has completed the deployment of election materials and is ready for the exercise. Noah Aninkan, in Ise-Orun, made a similar statement, highlighting that preparations have so far proceeded without major challenges.

The deployment of sensitive and non-sensitive election materials has been completed in Ikere, Ise-Orun, and Emure Local Government Areas. Officials at Ikere, Ise-Orun, and Emure have assured that both types of materials have been sent to their respective local government areas.

The Ekiti State Electoral INEC Commissioner, Bunmi Omosehindemi, was part of the pre-election assessment visit conducted alongside officials of Yiaga Africa in Ikere, Ise-Orun, Oye, and Emure Local Government Areas.

Statewide, INEC data shows that Ekiti State has 177 registration areas, 2,445 polling units, 106 registration area centres, and 1,059,360 registered voters spread across its 16 local government areas. With the deployment completed on Friday, officials are expected to finalise arrangements ahead of the opening of polls on Saturday morning.

A significant security presence has been observed across the three local government areas visited by PREMIUM TIMES. Police officers were deployed at strategic locations, while checkpoints had been mounted along major routes. The deployment is part of broader efforts by security agencies to safeguard election materials, personnel, and voters during the exercise.

Key Facts

  • 177 registration areas
  • 2,445 polling units
  • 106 registration area centres
  • 1,059,360 registered voters spread across 16 local government areas
  • 11 buses have been sent to registered areas in Ikere Local Government Area
  • 125 polling units in Ikere Local Government Area