June 20, 2026

Mrs Oyedade, 100, waits for accreditation at Polling Unit 001, Aye-Ifishin Ward, Aye Ekiti, Ido/Osi Local Government Area, during Saturday’s governorship election.

A 100-year-old voter, Madam Oyedade, on Saturday appealed to political leaders to tackle the worsening insecurity in the country, saying no Nigerian feels safe anymore.

Speaking with Vanguard in Yoruba while awaiting accreditation at Polling Unit 001, Aye Ward, Aye Ekiti in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State, the centenarian said she turned out to vote because she wanted the most qualified candidate to emerge victorious in the governorship election.

“I came out to vote because I want the best candidate to emerge,” she said.