June 20, 2026
Odo said some polling units were improperly located in front of private residences, in clear contravention of election regulations, while reports also indicated inadequate provisions for persons with disabilities in parts of the state.
The governorship election in Ekiti State was marred by widespread irregularities, including the siting of polling units in front of private residences, interference by polling agents in the voting process, and the rewarding of voters after they cast their ballots.
Speaking during an interview with SaharaReporters from the Situation Room monitoring the election, Celestine Okwudili Odo, Head of Programmes and Policy at ActionAid Nigeria, raised concerns over multiple breaches of electoral regulations and voter secrecy observed during the poll.
Odo said some polling units were improperly located in front of private residences, in clear contravention of election regulations, while reports also indicated inadequate provisions for persons with disabilities in parts of the state.
