The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti State, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, on Monday reiterated the body’s preparedness for the conduct of a credible, transparent and inclusive election that would reflect the people’s will on June 20.
He also promised that the commission will deploy the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System for the election, adding that election results will be transmitted electronically to the Result Viewing Portal.
The Independent National Electoral Commission fixed June 20, 2026, for the Ekiti State governorship election, with 13 political parties fielding candidates.
Speaking at a press briefing in Ado Ekiti on Monday, Omoseyindemi said it behoved the Ekiti electorate to come out peacefully on election day and exercise their civic responsibility.
The REC said, “The commission has made substantial progress in its preparations, guided by our strategic election timetable and schedule of activities.
“We remain committed to conducting a free, fair, credible, inclusive, and transparent election in Ekiti State.”
Speaking further, Omoseyindemi said, “The commission will deploy the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System for voter accreditation and authentication.
“Election results will be transmitted electronically to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) to enhance transparency.”
Omoseyindemi, who said the agency was collaborating with the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security, noted that adequate security measures had been put in place to ensure a peaceful electoral process, while calling on all political actors and supporters to conduct themselves peacefully.
He said that INEC would sustain the ongoing engagement with political parties, traditional rulers, civil society organisations and the media.
“Voter education campaigns are being intensified to encourage informed participation, especially among women, youths, and persons with disabilities.
“We have deployed civil society organisations to all local government areas to intensify the voters’ education to encourage more people to participate in the electoral process.
“We should know that participatory democracy is essential for sustainable development.
“INEC has made provisions for PWD-friendly voting, including magnifying glasses, braille ballot guides and priority voting. Gender inclusivity remains a key priority in our electoral process,” he added.
The REC disclosed that recruitment and screening of ad hoc staff for the election was ongoing, adding, “Training will commence immediately after the recruitment process.
“This is to ensure that all personnel are adequately equipped with the knowledge of electoral procedures, including the use of the BVAS and result management protocols.
“Sensitive and non-sensitive materials procurement is on schedule. Arrangements have been finalised for the secure movement and storage of election materials.
“We are working closely with security agencies to guarantee the safe delivery of materials to all polling units.”
Omoseyindemi said that the final register of voters in the state was being compiled, noting, “It will soon be displayed and made available to political parties.
“The time for collection of the Permanent Voter Cards will be communicated to the registered voters as soon as the compilation process is completed.
“We urge all registered voters who have yet to come out for the collection of their PVCs as soon as the notice of collection is out, as no PVC, no voting.”
He said that INEC had done a risk assessment in preparation for the election, adding that in collaboration with security agencies and stakeholders, it identified some risk areas and corresponding mitigation strategies.
The REC added that the deployment of security personnel, including rapid response teams, the identification of flashpoints, and the pre-deployment of security assets would be used to curb cases of youth mobilisation for intimidation, especially in politically competitive local government areas such as Ado, Ikere and Oye.
He added that intensified voter education campaigns across markets, schools, and religious centres, engagement with traditional rulers and community leaders and targeted messaging encouraging youth and women participation would be employed to mitigate voter apathy.